63 pages • 2 hours read
Dayna Bowen MatthewJust Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by Dayna Bowen Matthew examines racial inequalities in healthcare, emphasizing unconscious biases affecting individuals' care. The author proposes strategies to address this disparity, including policy changes and education, to improve healthcare equity and outcomes for all persons, particularly those from marginalized racial communities.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by Dayna Bowen Matthew receives praise for its in-depth analysis of racial disparities and biases in the healthcare system, offering practical solutions and policy recommendations. Some reviewers note it can be dense due to extensive legal and medical jargon, but it remains a crucial read for understanding and addressing health inequities.
Who Should Read Just Medicine?
Readers interested in Just Medicine likely have an academic, professional, or personal interest in health disparities, social justice, and public policy. Fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt may appreciate its exploration of racial inequality within the healthcare system.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Health / Medicine
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Identity: Race
Society: Community
Values/Ideas: Equality