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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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.
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The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health
The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.
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Improving the environment to improve health
The EPA has just passed some air pollution rules that could improve our American’s health.