Doctor DILF Episode 2.4: What is the legacy of the AIDS epidemic?
Why you should listen to this episode…
Doctor DILF is the health and wellbeing podcast for older gay and bisexual men, unpicking what it means to be us in the 2020s. Every episode, Dr. Simon Fox (a specialist in LGBTQ+ healthy aging) talks with experts about the topic of the week, seeking answers and providing food for thought regarding our health and well-being.
Trigger warning: This episode has content which some listeners may find distressing. As such, listener discretion is advised.
In this poignant and emotional episode, Simon is joined by Dr. David Woodhead, the Associate Director of the Centre for Mental Health and a researcher for Durham University. David tells Simon all about his current academic study where he interviews survivors of the AIDS epidemic and asks them about personal objects of significance. Through these objects, from pictures to pamphlets, stories of the 1980s and 1990s emerge of one of the largest public health events of modern times.
Together, David and Simon consider the limits of inclusivity at the time regarding racism and misogyny, the unsung lesbian and trans heroes of the AIDS epidemic, what the survivors carry with them to this day, how HIV is seen now, aging with HIV, and what may come in the future. For anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history, the AIDS epidemic, or the human cost of public health events, this is an unmissable episode.
Doctor DILF: Episode 1.5: HIV services & PrEP in the USA
Episode Summary
Part 2 of a 2 - part special, comparing HIV Services and PrEP access in the UK and the US.
How does the American insurance-based healthcare system impact accessibility to PrEP and HIV services? What role does a pharmacist play in getting vital drugs to those who need them the most? What are long-acting PrEP injectables? And how does the American healthcare system compare with the NHS?
You can join in the conversation using the #DoctorDILF hashtag on social media!
Doctor DILF: Episode 1.4: HIV services & PrEP in the UK
Episode Summary
What does the journey through NHS HIV services actually look like? What are the ins and outs of taking PrEP? How has HIV changed over the decades, and who is most affected now? What are the barriers to accessing HIV services? And how can we maintain a healthy sex life?
Trigger Warning: This episode contains content some listeners may find distressing. Therefore, listener discretion is advised.