25 episodes
Second Opinion KCRW
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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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Why can’t we improve nursing homes?
For years, through different administrations at the State and Federal level, we have not been able to make nursing homes safe places with high quality care.
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Contingency management to end addiction
While paying those addicted to drugs to stop using has its skeptics, studies suggest it has real potential
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Pharmaceutical gifts to healthcare providers
Gifts are unethical and drive up healthcare costs
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Delving into the depths of Dental Care
Much of what we know about routine dental care is not based on sound science
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Changes coming with artificial intelligence
Medicine has seen many changes over the past 30 years, but AI will be a disruptive game changer.
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Medical Tourism
There are many reasons to go abroad for healthcare, but attention is needed to carefully weigh the risks and benefits.