The illustration encapsulates the complexities and challenges inherent in the healthcare system. The artwork features a figure, composed of puzzle pieces, each labeled with a different barrier to medical equality such as ‘geographic location’, ‘economic status’, and ‘racism’. This visual metaphor highlights how various socio-economic and systemic factors interlock to shape individual health outcomes, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of healthcare disparities. 

While each person’s unique background plays a crucial role in shaping their identity, I hope that through more patient-centered approaches and the inclusion of diverse voices, we can bridge these gaps and work toward a healthcare system that is more inclusive and accessible to all.