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Survey finds many skin of color patients prefer race-concordant dermatologists

Publish date:: November 25, 2020

Key clinical point: Patients may be more likely to express a preference for dermatologic care from a physician of their own race or ethnicity.

Major finding: The race or ethnicity of their dermatologist was of some level of importance to 42% of Black and 44% of Hispanics patients seeking care vs. 2% of White patients.

Data Source: A survey of 92 patients receiving dermatology care at George Washington University.

Disclosures: Dr. Friedman reports no potential conflicts of interest.

Citation:

Friedman A et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Sep 16;S0190-9622(20)32620-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.032.

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