From the physical exams we conduct to diagnose disease to the reassuring handshakes before a surgical procedure, human touch is fundamental to the work we do in healthcare.

Host: Ashley McMullen, MD

Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD

Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD

Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou

Illustrations by Ashley Floréal

Original music by Janaé E.

Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation.

The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page.

Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare.