Introducing Medical Ethics Unpacked, with Dominic Sisti, PhD, and Steve Levine, MD

In the introductory episode of the new podcast "Medical Ethics Unpacked," hosts Dominic Sisti, PhD, and Steve Levine, MD, invite listeners on a deep dive into the challenging and often controversial issues facing the healthcare industry.

Sisti, associate professor in the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy and the director of the Scattergood Program for the Applied Ethics of Behavioral Health Care at the University of Pennsylvania, and Levine, a psychiatrist and the senior vice president of Patient Access at Compass Pathways, bring unique perspectives to this important discussion. Their goal is to provide a platform for exploring the real-world implications of ethical dilemmas, from the allocation of resources to the privacy concerns raised by emerging technologies. In their introductory episode, the hosts explain that the healthcare system is evolving rapidly, and with these changes come new ethical challenges that must be addressed.

The podcast will tackle a different topic each month, drawing on expert insights and real-life case studies. Listeners can expect to hear in-depth conversations on subjects ranging from the ethics of euthanasia to the intricacies of involuntary psychiatric care. Sisti and Levine emphasize that ethical considerations are not just academic, but affect everyday decisions in clinical practice, policy-making, and patient interactions.

By fostering these crucial dialogues, Sisti and Levine hope to help both medical professionals and the general public navigate the complexities of modern medicine. The podcast will be available on popular streaming platforms, and the hosts encourage listeners to subscribe and share the content with their networks.

Relevant disclosures for Sisti include Lykos Therapeutics and Tactogen. Relevant disclosures for include Levine include Compass Pathways.