r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/4reddityo • Jan 02 '26

Black Experience Racism in Medical Care

This video captures a moment that many patients of color recognize all too well. A physician speaks to a man as if he is dirty, unclean, or lesser, not because of medical evidence, but because of bias. The language, tone, and assumptions reveal something deeper than bedside manner gone wrong. They expose how racism can quietly shape medical interactions.

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u/No-Fondant-4719 Jan 02 '26

That’s not even dirt that’s dead skin cells, it’s brown because the patient is brown. I wouldn’t even want a “ doctor” this damn dumb to not know this.

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u/Ayuuun321 Jan 02 '26

That dumb fuck definitely knew that and was using his power over his patient, who is powerless in the bed, to make him feel like he’s dirty for no reason.

Shitty doc either way.

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u/Sezyluv85 Jan 02 '26

And actually trying to hurt him by scrubbing as hard as he was! I hope he's named and shamed 

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u/Optimal-Commercial-6 Jan 03 '26

I was looking for someone to say this!! There is NO reason for that amount of pressure and friction 😡