According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, because darker skin tones are not represented enough in medical textbooks, it is difficult for physicians to recognize dermatologic manifestations in diseases like Lyme disease. The same problem can be seen when diagnosing conditions such as Lyme disease. Thus, resulting in an inaccurate or delayed diagnosis if a healthcare professional is not familiar with how melanomas present on differing skin tones. Melanomas can appear differently on differing skin tones. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that racial bias amongst healthcare workers can be linked to poorer patient outcomes for people of color.One important example is in skin cancer treatment, which requires clinicians to look for melanomas on nails, hands, and feet. Centuries later, diverse skin tones and facial features are still lacking something that can negatively impact patient care. The positioning of the light-skinned European male as the universalized default goes back to the advent of anatomy study in the western world. The medical field grapples with bias on several fronts, including sex and race. We want to be part of the solution and aim to deliver world-class anatomical accuracy and virtual dissection capabilities with inclusivity at the heart of everything we do.” As a global product, Complete Anatomy is invested in leading the way to offer diverse materials for students, educators, and clinicians to help create an inclusive approach to their learning and teaching. Irene Walsh, Director of Product, Content and Design at 3D4Medical from Elsevier said: “The urgent need to actively introduce broader representation into learning resources for future healthcare professionals is well-documented. Updates and further customizations can be made at any time. Users will now be offered a range of facial characteristics and skin tones to customize their model (male or female) for lessons. Complete Anatomy’s mission is to help students be better prepared for medical practice in the real world from their first day of medical school while increasing inclusion, diversity, and representation in learning. With over 20 million downloads and over 3.4 million active users, Complete Anatomy from Elsevier is the world’s most advanced 3D anatomy platform used at more than 500 institutions and clinical organizations globally. This is the latest milestone on Elsevier’s journey to making sure everyone feels represented in medical education resources and providing more racially equitable learning opportunities to help improve patient outcomes.” Complete Anatomy 2023 reflects years of work to ensure the highest standard for racial diversity in medical teaching and training materials. Jan Herzhoff, President of Elsevier Health said: “As a world leader in health education, we are committed to advancing inclusion in healthcare and creating an inclusive learning experience for all students and clinicians. It’s an important step in addressing unconscious bias in future clinicians. The team at 3D4Medical from Elsevier, the creators of Complete Anatomy, spent years meticulously researching and consulting with anthropologists, ancestral diversity experts, professors, students and 3D artists to develop a broad spectrum of skin tones and facial features so students around the world can learn from a model that more closely represents them and the patient populations they will serve. A 2018 study in the Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development found that less than 5% of images in general medical texts included dark skin tones. The release of Complete Anatomy 2023 delivers the next step in Elsevier’s commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in medical education and comes on the heels of the company’s release last year of the world’s most advanced 3D full female anatomy model, breaking a centuries-long pattern of male-dominated teaching models.įor hundreds of years, light-skinned bodies have dominated anatomy learning, underscoring the lack of racial representation in global teaching materials. Elsevier, a global leader in evidence-based clinical practice content, research publishing and information analytics, today announced the newest edition of its revolutionary 3D anatomy teaching platform, Complete Anatomy 2023, which will feature the most expansive set of skin tone selections ever available in global health education.
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