Exploring medical students' experiences with indigenous patient care: a phenomenological study.
Marghalara RashidNicole ArseneauTibetha KembleMosom Patrick LightningKaren L ForbesPublished in: Medical education online (2024)
In their clinical experiences, students witness racism against Indigenous peoples yet are unprepared to stand up against it. Findings highlight the importance of enhancing undergraduate medical training to allow students to better understand the unique experiences and perspectives of Indigenous patients. The results support the need for ongoing Indigenous health education, to foster culturally sensitive experiences while learning about Indigenous patients.