Second Opinion KCRW
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An examination of medical ethics and the practioners who define them.
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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.
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Batwa indigenous people of Uganda
Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.
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Prevention in Uganda
On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.
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Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?
Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.
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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.
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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.
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.