Hidden in Plain Sight — Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms

Vyas, Darshali A.; Eisenstein, Leo G.; Jones, David S.

doi:10.1056/nejmms2004740

articleNew England Journal of MedicineJun 17, 2020BRONZE OA

Hidden in Plain Sight — Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms

DADarshali A. Vyas LGLeo G. Eisenstein DSDavid S. Jones

Harvard University · Massachusetts General Hospital · +2 more institutions

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Hidden in Plain Sight Diagnostic algorithms and practice guidelines that adjust or “correct” their outputs on the basis of a patient’s race or ethnicity guide decisions in ways that may direct more...

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