Table 1 Examples of screening questions for discrimination

How are you doing during this challenging time?

How are you feeling about what’s going on in the world/our country right now as it relates to racism [85]?

As your physician, I would like to create a safe space for you to discuss key life experiences that contribute to your mental and physical health. Would you be comfortable talking with me about some of your experiences?^a

Many of my patients experience racism in health care. Are there any experiences that you would like to share with me [15]?

Are there important life events that you’ve experienced that have or are currently affecting your health [15]?

Do you feel like you are treated with less respect than other people [86]?

Do you feel like you are treated unfairly at restaurants or stores [86]?

Do you feel discriminated against in other ways [86]?

How has this affected your everyday life?

How have you dealt with this level of stress?

If you have experienced discrimination because of a combination of factors, for example, your gender and your age, we can talk about that too [87].

Is there anything that you would like to tell a future physician, nurse, or other healthcare provider?