The Britney Spears case has brought national attention to the conservatorship system in the United States. But in most ways, this case is exceptional and obscures the ways in which conservatorship affects older and disabled people, who are disproportionately people of color, women, people who are socially-isolated, and who are living in poverty. In this episode, we will talk to a physician working in San Francisco’s safety net health system about the challenges for physicians, lawyers, and others trying to advocate for this population.

Further Reading:

• ABA, Guardianship and Supported Decision Making 
• Christine Ritchie, Advancing Health Equity for People Who are Homebound, The Playbook (September 23, 2021).