Last in Line: Chronic Illness

Many patients with chronic illnesses have had their treatments delayed or postponed as healthcare shifts its focus to COVID-19. Lifesaving procedures for the chronically ill have been put on the back burner.  How does the healthcare system prioritize who is worth immediate care, and what does that mean for the patients put at the end of the line? On this episode, we explore these moral dilemmas in healthcare with the help of Dr. Camosy, a professor of bioethics. And Kate speaks with Jennifer McNary, a mother fighting against ICER's pricing roadblocks in order to get her sons' access to treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  Guest: Charles C. Camosy, Ph. D. Author and associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University  Dr. Charles C. Camosy is an award-winning author and avid researcher on issues related to bioethics, healthcare, moral anthropology, and more. Through his work on "intellectual solidarity," he aims to unpack the often complex and highly emotional issues that are prevalent in societal discourse.  Dr. Camosy has authored four books that analyze the polarization of topics including abortion, binaries in public discourse, treatment of animals, and healthcare. He has written numerous academic articles on issues of morality and bioethics.  Currently, Dr. Camosy is an associate professor at Fordham University's theology department. He serves on both the board of the College Theology Society and the advisory board of the New England Partnership for the Common Good.  Dr. Camosy earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.  Hosts: Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients Rising Dr. Robert Goldberg, "Dr. Bob", Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest. Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent  Links: Dr. Charles C. Camosy  The drugs and treatments that could stop COVID-19 Patients Rights Advocate Patients Rising Concierge  Need help? The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands. Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.org Have a question or comment about the show, want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent? Drop us a line: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising.