Health workers see inclusion as central to caring for patients

Dr Suzanne Crowe, president of the Medical Council and a consultant in paediatric intensive care in Crumlin Hospital.
Training to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion among medical workers is boosting the quality of services being delivered to patients, says Dr Suzanne Crowe, president of the Medical Council.
Dr Crowe, who works in paediatric intensive care, says that an inclusive medical workforce leads to greater understanding of patients’ needs, culturally competent care, and ultimately, better health outcomes for patients.