About The Study: In this mixed-methods qualitative study of hospital patients discharged to rehabilitation centers, significant disparities in denials for admission were observed among survivors of violence, who were disproportionally Black or Hispanic. Stigmatizing language found in medical records suggested that bias within the referral process may have contributed to these disparities. These findings underscore the need for reformed clinical documentation practices and enhanced oversight of rehabilitation referral processes to promote equitable access to care.
Corresponding author: To contact the corresponding author, Megan R. Georges, M.S., email megan.georges@bmc.org.
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(doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.4074)
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