List at least three personal biases a doctor might need to be aware of when treating a new patient.

What will be an ideal response?


A young doctor who feels rushed might be biased toward a retired patient who wants to spend time talking. A very athletic doctor might be biased toward a middle-aged overweight patient who complains of exhaustion. A doctor who favors nice clothes and shoes might be biased against a patient who wears ragged clothes and rundown shoes.

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