Patients/community members discuss standards of care and bias. (2023)
But even what you’re saying with the dental, I’m just thinking with my mom. I remember going to an appointment with her probably about six months ago and you’re right. Just by looking at us and watching us come in … It seems like we were offered maybe not as much services, because maybe she couldn’t really quite explain what was going on and the things that was going on. She kept saying, “Well, just pull them. Just pull them all.” And the dentist kept saying, “No. We think we want to try to save some, but financially, are you guys able to?” You’re right. I felt that coming in the door, now that I think about it. But even what you’re saying with the dental, I’m just thinking with my mom. I remember going to an appointment with her probably about six months ago and you’re right. Just by looking at us and watching us come in … It seems like we were offered maybe not as much services, because maybe she couldn’t really quite explain what was going on and the things that was going on. She kept saying, “Well, just pull them. Just pull them all.” And the dentist kept saying, “No. We think we want to try to save some, but financially, are you guys able to?” You’re right. I felt that coming in the door, now that I think about it.