Second Opinion

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Second Opinion Podcast

An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Sign up to receive the Second Opinion topics in newsletter form at kcrw.com/newsletters .

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The role of genetics in depression

    At present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time.

    5 min

  2. 15 SEPT

    Protecting Dairy Farms

    Dairy farmers play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our milk.  But, they all need to make public health their top priority.

    5 min

  3. 8 SEPT

    Endless gun violence

    We are not helpless, and the situation is not hopeless.  We can’t wipe out mental illness, but we can enact reasonable gun control to protect the public.

    5 min

  4. 1 SEPT

    The one disease that has near-universal coverage

    For those Americans with end-stage kidney disease, insurance coverage is never an issue. Why can’t we provide this universal coverage for others with expensive chronic conditions?

    5 min

  5. 25 AUG

    Failing to protect volunteers in research studies

    Research is required to be evaluated to protect research subjects.  But, in many cases, this is not happening.

    5 min

  6. 18 AUG

    Early Hospital Discharge

    Hospitals strive for early discharge, but it may not be in the patient’s best interest.

    5 min

  7. 11 AUG

    Is the new test for Alzheimer’s disease worth getting?

    For those with worrisome symptoms the test might be useful, but it has problems when used to screen people for disease who have no symptoms

    5 min

  8. 4 AUG

    What elephant seals can tell us about our health.

    We still have a lot to understand about bird flu (H5N1), but elephant seals have given us new reasons to worry.

    5 min
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An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Sign up to receive the Second Opinion topics in newsletter form at kcrw.com/newsletters .

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  • Creator
    KCRW
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
    909
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © KCRW 2024
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