Periagoge
Scenario

Why prescribing medication feels different when you're a doctor of color

I know the pain medication guidelines by heart but I still panic every time I prescribe opioids because I know they are watching me differently as a Black physician.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are practicing defensive medicine not because of malpractice fears but because of racial surveillance that adds an extra layer of scrutiny to your clinical decisions.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Healthcare equity and structural racism in medicine?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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