Susan Larson â™€ïžđŸłïžâ€đŸŒˆđŸłïžâ€âš§ïžđŸŒˆFeb 19, 2024

#HiddenGems in #BlackHistory: The #Dangerous #Myth of #BlackPain.

In 1950, a #medicaljournal held the #belief that #Black #people could not perceive #pain or #recognize the #signs of a potential #heartattack. This greatly reduced the #trust that Black people may have in #White #doctors to #listen to their #suffering and provide adequate #treatment.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #BlackHistoryMonth #Racism #Health #Healthcare

https://blackdoctor.org/hidden-gems-in-black-history-the-dangerous-myth-of-black-pain/

Hidden Gems in Black History: The Dangerous Myth of Black Pain

In 1950, a medical journal held the belief that Black people could not perceive pain or recognize the signs of a potential heart attack.

BlackDoctor.org