This study examines the effect of an educational intervention on pediatric residents» knowledge and confidence about breastfeeding, and on their counseling behaviors during clinical encounters with breastfeeding mothers. (pediatrics.aappublications.org)
The residents cited inadequate training, especially in preparing them for clinical encounters with breastfeeding women.8 Residents also indicated that most education about breastfeeding was presented via passive instruction, such as lecture, rather than by interactive techniques such as role play, demonstration, and videotape.9 (pediatrics.aappublications.org)
«Although this study of clinicians from surgical and other related specialties did not demonstrate any association between implicit race or social class bias and clinical decision making, existing biases might influence the quality of care received by minority patients and those of lower socioeconomic status in real - life clinical encounters. (sciencedaily.com)