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Second Opinion

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 .

Episodes

Prevention in Uganda

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

Mar 03, 20245 min

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.

Feb 18, 20245 min

Do grades motivate learning?

As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?

Feb 11, 20244 min

Superstitions and well-being

It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

Jan 28, 20245 min

Diagnosing ADHD

The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.

Jan 21, 20245 min

Home Testing for Cervical Cancer

If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates

Dec 31, 20235 min

Prescription Digital Tools

These tools rely on software to monitor, treat, or prevent disease. They are still in their early stages but we need more data on their effectiveness.

Dec 03, 20235 min

Is gambling a medical problem?

Decreasing problem gambling will require a toolbox of remedies including health care interventions and new policies.

Oct 29, 20235 min

Do we need black boxes in medicine?

There are many similarities between medicine and aviation, but one change we need to make in medicine is to develop the equivalent of black boxes to improve the quality of care.

Oct 15, 20235 min

Harm Reduction

While not a perfect solution, it has been shown to work.

Oct 08, 20236 min

Substance Abuse Part 1

What drives substance abuse is complex and treatment requires a dual approach

Oct 01, 20235 min

Intergenerational Trauma

Trauma experienced by refugees can have a powerful effect on the biology and behaviors of future generations.

Sep 10, 20235 min
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