25 episodes

An examination of medical ethics and the practioners who define them.

Second Opinion KCRW

    • Arts
    • 4.5 • 61 Ratings

An examination of medical ethics and the practioners who define them.

    The recurrence of measles in a time of misinformation

    The recurrence of measles in a time of misinformation

    Measles, a highly contagious disease, is making a comeback in the US and we are not as prepared as we have been in the recent past.

    • 3 min
    Mistreated and Ignored

    Mistreated and Ignored

    Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

    • 3 min
    Batwa indigenous people of Uganda

    Batwa indigenous people of Uganda

    Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.

    • 3 min
    Prevention in Uganda

    Prevention in Uganda

    On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.

    • 4 min
    Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?

    Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?

    Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.

    • 3 min
    Limited Access to Medical Records

    Limited Access to Medical Records

    Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

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61 Ratings

61 Ratings

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Ticks and one health

While I agree with the assessment of physicians and veterinarians should work together. Facts were wrong in the episode. Ticks require 3 blood meals over its life span, a blood meal at each stage larva, nymph, and adult. When a disease causing agent is ingested at an earlier stage, the tick can transmit it during the next stage, which is why ticks are a good transmitter of disease.

Tapeworms are not directly transmitted from the pet to the person, therefore a physician would not need to know the pet had tapeworms. A human is most commonly infected with tapeworms by eating undercooked meat. Please get your facts right.

Auditory Aficionado ,

One opinion, Lop sided, physician centric

Podcast brings a single perspective to common problems with the US healthcare system. At a time when debate, dialogue and collaboration are necessary more than ever before, the 4-minute long episode is unable to bring dissenting voices to the table. I’d rather spend my time on spirited debate and innovative problem solving, than sign on to an agenda.

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