Jewish patients express concern over identifying faith on admission forms
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard some Jewish Australians have felt apprehensive about going to hospital because of concerns about the care they would receive.
The inquiry has been examining what role training can play in combating antisemitism in the healthcare sector as well as schools and workplaces.
Rabbi Mendel Kastel told the commission that some patients were concerned about identifying as Jewish on hospital admission forms.
He said health staff training should have more of a focus on hate speech and religious discrimination.
“We’re not going to be able to legislate ourselves out of this,” Kastel said.
“It’s about culture, it’s about teaching people to behave in a way that makes people around you feel safe.”
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