Physician-patient decision making may differ in care of racial/ethnic minorities

Racial and ethnic inequalities in medical care are widely documented in literature. However, variations in Americans' experiences with healthcare, specifically regarding physician-patient communication and shared decision-making about treatment plans, are not well understood. A new study suggests that a patient's race/ethnicity may influence the amount and type of information they receive from physicians regarding treatment recommendations.

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