Write a narrative reflection on implicit and explicit bias.  Please include:   Your understanding of implicit and explicit bias, and how are they conveyed in your th

Write a narrative reflection on implicit and explicit bias. 

Please include:  

1. Your understanding of implicit and explicit bias, and how are they conveyed in your thoughts and actions? 
2. Can you recall a time when your implicit biases affected your behavior or decision-making?  Did you realize it at the time?  How did this experience make you feel? 
3. Have you ever observed someone else's implicit or explicit biases in action? How did you respond, and what did you learn from the situation? 
4. Why is self-reflection and bringing awareness to our biases important as a healthcare provider?  
5. How does challenging these biases improve population health outcomes and health equity? 
6. How can you work to mitigate the effects of bias in your community or professional life?  
7. How can you or do you ensure that your thoughts and actions align with your values and beliefs, and not influenced by implicit or explicit biases? 
8. What steps can you take to change and address implicit and explicit bias in your own life and in the population as a whole?