Equity and bias

This branch covers fairness and representation in medical communication, divided by the concern a writer is addressing: inclusion and belonging in the profession, gender bias in science and medicine, or the communication of health disparities. It leaves terminology about people, the scientific account of health disparities and social determinants, and ethical workplace culture to neighbouring topics.

• Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in medical communications — the four concepts, communication and participation, regional approaches, barriers across global teams and collective action
• Gender bias in science and medicine — bias in recognition and participation, from pay and funding to publishing, talks and patents, and actions medical communicators can take
• Writing about health disparities — affected assignments, framing and stereotypes, materials for clinicians and patients, audiences and reporting subjects