Racial disparities in pain management among Black Canadians

Pain Waves by Pain Waves by Pain BC

Dec 31, 202038:10Health

Research shows that Black people are disproportionately impacted by pain and less likely to receive appropriate care when compared to white people. In this month’s episode of the Pain Waves podcast, we’re joined by resea...

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