Art of Medicine
Jun 2021

Drowning Outside the Insurance Pool

Ayanna Guzman and Kaitlin R. Weed
AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(6):E499-500. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.499.

Abstract

This graphic narrative explores struggles with underinsurance, compromised access to indicated care, and intergenerational health inequity.

Figure. Drowning

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Media

Procreate® for iPad.

Caption

For many, access to health care is a lifelong struggle. Systemic social and economic inequalities have intergenerational health consequences, affecting not only who can access care, but how long care is accessible. This comic tells Guzman’s personal story of underinsurance both visually and narratively.

Citation

AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(6):E499-500.

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2021.499.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

The author(s) had no conflicts of interest to disclose.

The viewpoints expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.