We know the pandemic has disproportionately affected the NHS workers who come from a ethnic minorities, we also know that doctors from an ethnic minority face additional barriers to accessing support - so how well have the various support schemes put in place during the pandemic helped those doctors from ethnic minorities?
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Aug 21
AI in healthcare - getting it right, and stopping it going wrong
This week we’re focusing on how healthcare is using AI systems. The NHS is firmly set on a course of AI integration, with NHS England committing £10 billion of taxpayer funds to the cause over the next three years. The pressure to implement AI in our hospitals is intense. But, ho ... Show More
38m 29s
Aug 14
New analysis on Bipolar treatment, and vaccines for malaria
Bipolar disorder affects almost 40 million people worldwide, but finding the right treatment is complex, and nearly half of patients struggle to follow their prescribed treatment plans. In the first part of this episode, we discuss new research which aims to help patients and the ... Show More
34m 33s
Aug 7
We need to understand how global market forces undermine healthcare
This week we focus on the external forces that shape medicine and healthcare. Global health is changing, after the reduction in financing from wealthy nations, the global community are beginning to implement reforms to improve the situation. However, any change will be unsuccessf ... Show More
43m 16s
Jun 2020
Discomfort, Anxiety, and Grief: Confronting Racism with Colleagues
Amelia Ransom, Senior Director of Engagement and Diversity at Avalara, offers advice for how people of color can get what they need from their employers to help protect their mental health. Later in the episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Benish Shah, Chief Growth Officer ... Show More
52m 27s
Aug 2022
Vaccine Education Roundtable Series: Maternal Health Equity & COVID-19
Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH and Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on maternal mortality, the downstream effects from unequal access to care and how providers can advocate for health equity.
14m 58s
Nov 2021
Dr. Wescott shares insight on how to be a better ally
Siobhan Wescott, MD, Director of American Indian Health Program, talks about facing prejudice and navigating power differentials during med school and residency. ✶✶✶✶
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22m 50s