Implicit biases can negatively influence a healthcare professional's judgments and behaviors towards patients in ways they are not consciously aware of. A systematic review found evidence that healthcare professionals exhibit the same levels of implicit bias as the general population in regards to characteristics like race, gender, age, and weight. Implicit biases were shown to correlate with lower quality of care for patients. Addressing implicit biases is important for healthcare professionals to fulfill their goal of providing impartial, equitable care for all patients regardless of personal attributes.