Professor of Ethics at Harvard Medical School, Harriet Washington, coined the term ________ to refer to the separate and unequal healthcare system in the United States.

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Harriet Washington coined the term "medical apartheid" to refer to the separate and unequal healthcare system in the United States, which has historically discriminated against marginalized communities, particularly Black Americans. This system has led to disparities in access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes, perpetuating a cycle of health inequities.

Professor of Ethics at Harvard Medical School, Harriet Washington, Coined