The Silent Epidemic: How Medical Malpractice Disproportionately Affects Black Communities and What We Can Do About It.

Late diagnosis, medical errors, difficulty in accessing tests. With the aim of drawing attention to experiences of this type experienced by black people in healthcare, the short film Corpo Preto was released on Tuesday (1st) with a screening followed by a round table at Cinema Estação in Shopping da Gávea, in the south zone of Rio de Janeiro. Available for online access, it brings to the screen the journey of a man facing the indifference of pro…

The Silent Epidemic: How Medical Malpractice Disproportionately Affects Black Communities and What We Can Do About It.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Medical malpractice is a nationwide issue, but its impact on Black communities is particularly severe. From misdiagnoses and delayed treatments to surgical errors and inadequate pain management, Black patients often face lower-quality care, higher mortality rates, and a lack of accountability from healthcare institutions. While medical errors can affect anyone, racial bias in healthcare amplifies the risks for Black patients, m…