Will you hear me? Have you heard me? Do you see me? Adding Cultural Humility to Resource Allocation and Priority Setting Discussions in the care of African-American patients with Covid-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused our attention on healthcare disparities affecting patients of color, with a growing body of literature focused on the etiology of these disparities and strategies to eliminate their effects. In considering the unique impact COVID-19 is having on African American communities, added measure must be given to ensure for sensitivity, empathy, and supportive guidance in medical decision-making amongst African American patients faced with critical illness secondary to COVID-19. In this article, we explore the applications of cultural humility over cultural competency in optimizing the care we provide to African American patients faced with critical healthcare decisions during this pandemic. In turn, we charge one another as healthcare providers to consider how ethical principles and guidance can be applied to honor African American patients' unique stories and experiences.