When Ice Brings You the Patient

In this episode of Unsettled, we examine what happens when immigration enforcement collides with healthcare. Dr. Mark Kuczewski, Dr. Amy Blair, and Dr. Theresa Nguyen join the show to discuss their recent American Journal of Bioethics publication on the ethical challenges clinicians face when treating patients in ICE custody. They explain how hospitals often apply blanket forensic patient policies—originally designed for dangerous incarcerated individuals—to immigrant patients who may pose no threat, resulting in harmful practices like shackling, privacy violations, and barriers to proper medical care.Sanctuary doctoring link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.