How can healthcare providers better serve as allies of the sickle cell community?

Yes, the medical community should absolutely advocate for our patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The vast majority of Americans with SCD are of African or Hispanic descent, and the overlay of racial inequality and healthcare disparities negatively impact their health outcomes (1-5). In additio...

Agree completely with @Dr. First Last! Outreach is so important especially as these patients often are marginalized. Education of healthcare providers of all levels is also extremely important as the racism that pervades the care of these patients begins early. Only by learning and accepting that th...