Reconsidering Race and Clinical Algorithms (Plenary)-Reconsidering Race Plenary-Human Impact

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The College of American Pathologists (CAP) released a document highlighting the human impact of kidney disease and the need for non-race-based testing. The document begins with the author, Dr. La'Tonzia L. Adams, disclosing that the views expressed are her own and do not represent her employer or the U.S. Government.<br /><br />The document then goes on to share the journey of Charles Clinton Adams, who suffered from ischemic strokes, underwent dialysis, and ultimately passed away in January 2001. This personal story serves as the backdrop for CAP's actions to raise awareness and address the disparities in kidney disease testing.<br /><br />CAP has created a video documenting Charles Adams' story, which will be amplified through display ads, TV streaming, and digital ads targeting patient populations of color and those at high-risk for kidney disease. The video and key messages will also be presented at CAP's annual conference media briefing.<br /><br />In addition, CAP is focused on patient education and advocacy. They are partnering with the National Kidney Foundation and creating a podcast called "Addressing & Eliminating Bias in Laboratory Medicine Communications" to reach healthcare executives. They are also advocating for change through statements and calls to Congress, resulting in an invitation to the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust.<br /><br />The efforts of CAP have gained media attention, with coverage from KGW 8 and WDRB. CAP's president, Dr. Emily E. Volk, and Dr. La'Tonzia Adams have appeared on various radio shows, including the Dr. Radio Primary Care Medicine Show on SIRIUS XM and KXL Radio.<br /><br />The document concludes with the statement that "race is a social, not biological construct," emphasizing the need for non-race-based testing in order to address health disparities in kidney disease.

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La'Tonzia Adams, MD, MS (CAP)

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College of American Pathologists

human impact of kidney disease

non-race-based testing

disparities in kidney disease testing

patient populations of color

video

patient education

advocacy

healthcare executives

health disparities