Rasism în spitalele din Marea Britanie. Pacienții refuză să fie consultați de radiografi de culoare

A recent survey reveals an increase in racist abuse towards radiographers of color and Asian descent in the UK NHS, with patients refusing consultations based on ethnicity. Incidents of discrimination have risen significantly, with staff reporting derogatory remarks and fears for their safety. The NHS Race and Health Observatory highlights the troubling persistence of racism in society, exacerbated by anti-immigration rhetoric. Reports indicate a 55% rise in racist incidents among nursing professionals, with ethnic minority staff facing higher rates of abuse compared to their white counterparts. The NHS emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy towards racism, allowing hospitals to refuse non-urgent care to racist patients.