Risk, Uncertainty, and Gender Stereotypes in Healthcare Decisions
2012
Disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes are widely prevalent for women and minorities. At the same time, healthcare choices have become increasingly intricate and correspondingly uncertain. We review contemporary issues in healthcare for women, with emphasis on access to care and on healthcare disparities. In the belief that forewarned is forearmed, we review the role of sexism and the psychology of decision making in producing health disparities. In the face of this complexity, therapists can help women seek sound healthcare and make informed choices. Implications for feminist therapy are suggested that emphasize client empowerment and agency.
Keywords:
- Correction
- Source
- Cite
- Save
- Machine Reading By IdeaReader
60
References
21
Citations
NaN
KQI