Breaking Clinical Trial Barriers with Advocacy feat. Barry Gardner

About this episode

Barry Gardner discusses equity and access in dermatologic care and the importance of advocacy in clinical trials.

Barry Gardner, a dermatology medical assistant and biologic coordinator, joins That's Derm Good! to discuss the critical issues surrounding equity and access in dermatologic care and clinical trials. Barry shares his personal journey into dermatology, sparked by his own experiences with skin conditions and a desire to advocate for patients of color and patients of different genders. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or health advice. This podcast does not substitute medical treatment. Always consult a doctor or dermatologist regarding medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. When Barry realized that certain drugs were not specifically holding clinical trials for people of color or different genders, Barry knew he had to step in. Not only did Barry become a better advocate for these patients, but he also decided to begin public speaking and sharing his clinical trial knowledge with practitioners who often did not know how biologic drugs affect specific dermatology patient demographics. Throughout the conversation, Barry Gardner discusses the challenges faced by biologic coordinators, particularly in navigating prior…

People in this episode

Host: Janelle Ball

Guest: Barry Gardner

Topics covered

• clinical trials
• dermatology
• health equity
• patient advocacy
• biologic coordinators
• healthcare collaboration

Keywords

• clinical trials
• dermatology
• health equity
• patient advocacy
• biologic drugs
• prior authorization
• patient care

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Organizations: That's Derm Good!, dermatology, biologic drugs

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