With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 196 Pediatric Perspectives: Costly Mistakes: Kids and COVID with Elizabeth Mumper, M.D.

From With The Wind by Paul Thomas, MD

March 3, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Paul discusses the impact of COVID-19 on children and pediatric decision-making during the pandemic.

In this episode of With the Wind with Dr. Paul, Dr. Paul explores how COVID-19 affected children and how pediatric decision-making unfolded during the pandemic. The conversation examines early clinical observations in infants and young children, pediatric risk assessment, hospital reporting practices, and the role of informed consent when medical decisions involve minors. This episode invites thoughtful reflection on lessons learned and how future pediatric health decisions can be approached with greater clarity and care.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Thomas, MD

Guest: Elizabeth Mumper, M.D.

Topics covered

pediatrics
COVID-19
decision-making
healthcare
informed consent
risk assessment

Keywords

COVID-19
pediatrics
children
health decisions
informed consent
risk assessment
hospital reporting

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Organizations: COVID-19

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With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 196 Pediatric Perspectives: Costly Mistakes: Kids and COVID with Elizabeth Mumper, M.​D.