Emerging Ethical Concepts in Interventional Pain Medicine

Dr. Megan K. Applewhite discusses bioethics, focusing on disparities of care in marginalized populations. She explains bioethics foundational terms and emphasizes the value of justice, beneficence, and respect for autonomy. Dr. Applewhite then explores disparities in healthcare, chronic pain diagnosis, and medical treatment for marginalized people. She draws attention to the paucity of research comparing disparities of care in marginalized populations. Finally, she discusses the ongoing efforts and opportunities both in the scientific community and at a national level.