Using Forum Theater as a Teaching Tool to Combat Patient Bias Directed Toward Health Care Professionals

This educational activity uses an adaptation of forum theater, in which participants role-play an instance of oppression with a goal of altering the ultimate outcome. This approach provides participants with the opportunity to develop and rehearse responses to workplace bias in a way that preserve the provider-patient relationship. Health care professionals who identify as members of underrepresented and racial minority groups may experience bias from patients and patient families. This resource was developed to create an educational opportunity for individuals to brainstorm and implement strategies for responding professionally during such instances.