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Favorite book so far of 2024. Cried multiple times. Was a much needed reminder of what really matters, why I'm here, and why a career in medicine is a career in social justice.
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What a powerful read exploring the systemic racism and deep inequalities that are pervasive within the medical system - both from the perspective of the patient and of the medical practitioner.
This was a powerful story that transcends generations. Told from the mouth young, black, female practitioner, Uche draws similarities between her experiences and those that her mother (another medical professional faced). Despite crossing decades, it’s important and impactful to hear that not as much has changed as one might hoped.
This is a good read for anyone who is looking to be further educated as an ally, and come face to face with a reality that faces many black Americans in regard to receiving, accessing and/or delivering medical care.
This was a powerful story that transcends generations. Told from the mouth young, black, female practitioner, Uche draws similarities between her experiences and those that her mother (another medical professional faced). Despite crossing decades, it’s important and impactful to hear that not as much has changed as one might hoped.
This is a good read for anyone who is looking to be further educated as an ally, and come face to face with a reality that faces many black Americans in regard to receiving, accessing and/or delivering medical care.
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nothing i could write in a review could possibly do this book justice. amazing, amazing, amazing read. this really should be on everyone’s reading list.
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Dr. Blackstock brings to light the many ways Black and Brown people are undervalued in healthcare as a result of racist policies and attitudes that continue to have a stranglehold on American society. It was shocking to learn that physicians are taught today with outdated and racist materials based on research and experiemnts that were performed on Black slaves who were forced to participate by their owners. One reason I liked this book is because the author and I are about the same age. I also appreciated her easy-to-understand writing style.
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Legacy by Dr. Uche Blackstock is a must-read if you touch healthcare in any way, or if you're a student of how racism, sexism, and health intersect. I nodded knowingly in agreement for each stat and story Dr. Blackstock introduced, having read many other texts and articles on the topic of racism in healthcare and pulling from my personal experience. Dr. Blackstock touched on racism and exclusion in medical academic training spaces, implicit bias among healthcare providers, lack of access in minority communities, how the pandemic exacerbated health disparities, and my passion, diversity (or the lack thereof) in clinical trials. I especially appreciated Chapter 15's call to arms for every subset of society - every single one of us has a stake in and work to do to radically overhaul this system. Legacy is yet another book to add to the syllabus when educating yourself on racism in medicine and healthcare.
Super important topic - for everyone - with thorough cover from an expert. I know Blackstock has educated and informed some in the medical field in my community, and for that I’m grateful! However the read was lacking a bit; to me, it felt like a few key note addresses stitched together instead of a memoir. That had power and importance, definitely, but it didn’t flow or grab me emotionally consistently throughout.