Our world, our nation, our communities, and our specialty have struggled with access to health care and issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare many more inequities that were “hidden” in plain view, and struggles for racial justice and fair treatment of all people remain ubiquitous. The ASA Monitor has featured a number of issues focusing on diversity (February 2023), global engagement (April 2023), rural anesthesia (September 2023), advocacy (October 2023), and equity (December 2023), and now we focus on Indigenous Peoples of North America.
One of the most gratifying aspects of practice as an anesthesiologist is the privilege of being involved in some of the most significant moments in the lives of patients and their families. Often, these are moments where we can see life from someone else's perspective.
Over my more than three...
