All episodes Season 6 S06E21 2019-08-18 30 min 2010s

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Bias in Medicine

Season 6, Episode 21 · Aired 2019-08-18

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Bias in Medicine (S06E21)

Synopsis

Bias in medicine actually exists in USA and it really affecting the life of huge number of people every year who are seeking medical attention. John Oliver discusses the adverse effects that gender and racial bias can impose in treating medical illnesses.

In the series

This episode is part of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014–present) on HBO.

Longform late-night investigations — net neutrality explainers as comedy events.

Key cast

Also in season 6

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