Lesson 1 of 8: Understanding Anti-Racism Leadership
Estimated Time: 45 minutes β€’ CPD Points: 5 hours
Lesson 1: Foundation Module

Understanding Anti-Racism Leadership

Master the foundational concepts of anti-racism in healthcare settings. Learn to identify systemic barriers, recognize unconscious bias, and develop practical strategies for creating inclusive, equitable patient care.

Learning Objectives

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Mastery Goals

By completing this foundation lesson, you will achieve measurable competency in:

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Conceptual Understanding

Define anti-racism vs non-racism in healthcare contexts with clinical examples

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Bias Recognition

Identify unconscious bias patterns in clinical decision-making processes

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Practical Application

Apply Phoenix Pause technique to interrupt bias in real clinical moments

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Leadership Commitment

Develop personal commitment to measurable anti-racist leadership practices

Patient Story: Understanding Healthcare Inequity

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"Ava's Story: A Patient's Journey Through Healthcare Inequity"

Experience a real patient journey that illuminates systemic barriers in healthcare delivery.

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8 minutes
Video Duration
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Patient Experience
Real NHS Case
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Key Insights
Bias Recognition

*Video content will be available in final implementation

Core Concepts: Non-Racism vs Anti-Racism

Understanding the critical distinction between passive non-racism and active anti-racism is fundamental to healthcare leadership transformation.

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Non-Racism

PASSIVE APPROACH

Characteristics:

  • Avoids discriminatory language or behavior
  • Treats all patients "equally" without considering context
  • Maintains status quo systems and processes
  • Focuses on individual attitudes, not systemic change
Impact: Limited systemic change
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Anti-Racism

ACTIVE APPROACH

Characteristics:

  • Actively identifies and challenges racist policies
  • Centers equity in all healthcare decisions
  • Advocates for systemic transformation
  • Measures and tracks equity improvements
Impact: Measurable healthcare equity

NHS Healthcare Disparities: The Evidence

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UK Healthcare Equity Data

Real statistics demonstrating the urgent need for anti-racism leadership in NHS settings.

4x
Higher Maternal Mortality
Black women compared to white women in UK
2.4x
COVID-19 Death Rate
Black ethnic groups vs white British population
67%
Longer Wait Times
Ethnic minority patients for specialist care

The Leadership Challenge

These disparities represent systemic failures requiring active anti-racism leadership to address root causes and implement measurable solutions.

Phoenix Pause Technique

A practical, evidence-based tool for interrupting unconscious bias in real clinical moments.

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The 4-Step Phoenix Pause Process

Transform bias moments into equity opportunities

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1. PAUSE

Stop the automatic response. Take a conscious breath. Create space for reflection.

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2. REFLECT

Question assumptions. Check for bias patterns. Consider patient perspective.

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3. REFOCUS

Center on patient needs. Apply equity lens. Choose culturally responsive approach.

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4. PROCEED

Take anti-racist action. Implement equitable care. Monitor for bias correction.

Clinical Application Example

"When a patient of color presents with chest pain, and I notice myself thinking 'probably anxiety,' I PAUSE to interrupt that assumption, REFLECT on potential bias, REFOCUS on evidence-based assessment, and PROCEED with equitable clinical evaluation."

Practice Application

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Interactive NHS Case Scenarios

Apply the Phoenix Pause technique in realistic healthcare situations with immediate feedback.

Scenario Types:

  • Emergency department triage decisions
  • Pain assessment and management
  • Mental health vs physical symptoms
  • Treatment compliance assumptions

Learning Features:

  • 4 interactive decision points per scenario
  • Immediate bias recognition feedback
  • Alternative approach suggestions
  • Outcome comparison analysis
Launch Interactive Practice

Practice Phoenix Pause with real NHS scenarios and immediate feedback