May 2026: Care and Ethics for Incarcerated Patients

Host Amy Faith Ho, MD, MPH, FACEP, welcomes Dr. Utsha Khatri to discuss the clinical and ethical nuances of caring for incarcerated patients, as also explored in the ACEP Now article, “Carceral Health and the Emergency Department.” Dr. Khatri, an assistant professor of emergency medicine and health services researcher, shares pearls for navigating the presence of correctional officers while re-centering the patient through dignity and medical autonomy. Additional highlights from this episode include coverage of the emergency medicine residency match, preparations for the FIFA World Cup, and updates on Medicaid work requirement changes. Dr. Ho also previews clinical features on endometriosis management, forensic training in the ED, and new guidelines for asymptomatic hypertension.Mentioned in this episode:ACEP26