Medical Learner Perspectives on Restorative Practices to Address Medical Racism

What are the perspectives of residents and fellows (ie, medical learners) on the use of restorative practices to address medical racism?In this qualitative study of 20 medical learners, participants were supportive of using restorative practices to address racism and other intersectional harms experienced by patients and families in the health care setting. Medical learners also identified important considerations regarding the implementation of this approach: preparation, barriers and risks, and meaningful goals and outcomes.The findings of this study suggest that restorative practices are feasible but warrant future studies that include perspectives from patients and families to support evidence-based implementation.

Corresponding Author: Crystal E. Brown, MD, MA, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 325 9th Ave, Box 359762, Seattle, WA 98104 (crysb@uw.edu).

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