Recommended Reading

This curated list of books, articles, and research papers offers valuable insights into healthcare advocacy, health equity, cultural sensitivity, and the patient experience. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or advocate, these resources will inspire, educate, and empower you.

• "The Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity"
  The Lancet
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• "Cultural Competence and Ethnic Diversity in Healthcare"
  Journal of Transcultural Nursing
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• "Patient Advocacy: A Call to Action"
  National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  Read here

We asked our community to share their favorite reads. Here are the top picks:

• "Medical Apartheid" by Harriet A. Washington – A history of medical experimentation on African Americans.

• "The Emperor of All Maladies" by Siddhartha Mukherjee – A biography of cancer and the ongoing fight against it.

Do you have a favorite resource that isn’t on our list? Let us know! We’re always looking to expand our library. Contact Us: sciwithoutbias@gmail.com

How to Use This Page

For Beginners: Start with the patient advocacy section to build foundational knowledge.

For Advocates: Explore health equity and cultural sensitivity to deepen your understanding of systemic issues.

For Healthcare Providers: Use cultural sensitivity and chronic illness sections to improve patient care.