Two governments in California have put forward proposals that would require medical professionals , including doctors and nurses , to complete training to spot implicit bias at work . The proposed legislation is part of wider efforts to eliminate stereotypes and perceptions that contribute to discrimination in medicine and other sectors . Expectant black mothers in California are three - to - four times more likely to suffer from childbirth complications than white mothers . Researchers claim the source of this disparity is probably discrimination and bias . Similar benefits could be extended to those working in the police and justice sectors .
Two lawmakers in California have put forward proposals that would require medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, to complete training to spot implicit bias at work. The proposed legislation is part of wider efforts to tackle stereotypes and perceptions that contribute to discrimination in medicine and other sectors. Expectant black mothers in California are three-to-four times more likely to die from childbirth complications than white women. Researchers claim the source of this disparity is probably racism and bias. Similar training could be extended to those working in the police and justice sectors.