This is the first in a two-part series featuring Psychiatrist Kevin Simon, MD. Together we tackle this issue head on. We discuss Dr. Simon’s experience receiving the vaccine and examine the process of ensuring the “right” people are being vaccinated in the “right order”. We discuss the apprehension expressed by certain communities and some of the contributing factors. In the first part of this discussion, we review several papers published in the Journal of the American Medical Association regarding this topic. One article in particular discussed the ethics and legality of prioritizing communities of color for vaccine distribution. This episode just scratches the surface regarding the ethical principles being followed for this vaccine rollout. You will definitely want to tune in next week to catch part two of the conversation. In part two, we discuss the ways the distribution process can be (and has been) exploited.
Through #EthicallySourced, a supplement to The Black Doctors Podcast, we will present information and resources that can proactively improve the care patients receive. We hope that generating discussions on Clinical Medical Ethics and Culturally Competent Care will have a positive impact on the lives of patients that look like us. What do you think about this new series? How do you like the background music for the episode? Please feel free to rate and comment on the show. Send positive (or negative) feedback to apple podcasts, or DM me on social media. Thanks for listening!
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