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Feb 26, 2021

Black People’s Pain Has Long Been Underestimated. It’s Time For That To Change.

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Compelling evidence from multiple studies points to racial disparities in healthcare—both in access to care and quality of care. In an article for Women's Health, Batten's Sophie Trawalter discusses her research exploring racial bias in healthcare.

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Jun 30, 2020

Black Americans are Systematically Under-Treated for Pain. Why?

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When it comes to the healthcare you receive, the color of your skin can make a significant difference, social psychologist Sophie Trawalter told an online audience last week.

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