Hidden in Plain Sight — Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms

2020/06/17 by Darshali A. Vyas, Leo G. Eisenstein, David S. Jones · 21 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Health Professions · Medicine · #Ethics in Clinical Research #Healthcare cost, quality, practices #Race, Genetics, and Society

paper · pdf · doi:10.1056/nejmms2004740

openalex publication_date 2020/06/17 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/02

Abstract

Hidden in Plain Sight Diagnostic algorithms and practice guidelines that adjust or “correct” their outputs on the basis of a patient’s race or ethnicity guide decisions in ways that may direct more...

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