Would You Invite Your Doctor to the Cookout? If Not, it’s Time to Find a New Provider

Have you ever met someone who just gets it? Like, they understand your humor, your sarcasm, your lifestyle, your not-so-good moments, your challenges? Those are the kinds of people that you should keep around. The ones who get it. Just as it’s important to connect with people who understand your experience, finding a healthcare provider who does the same is crucial. Would you invite your doctor to the cookout? If the answer is no, let me tell you why it’s time to find a new healthcare provider. According to new research, Black people experience better health outcomes and live longer in areas with more Black primary care doctors. Here’s why: Transparency  There are no racial bias when providing care and treatment options Black doctors can relate/hear our questions and concerns differently, than white primary care doctors Instant trust / Black patients believe that black doctors have our best interest at heart, which they do Respect goes both ways Empathy / We share very similar feelings Looking for a doctor that you can relate to? Click here. The benefits of having a Black doctor: Lower mortality rates Lower mortality rates for Black infants Better health and longevity  We are more likely...