Second Opinion
by KCRWAn 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 .
Copyright: KCRW 2024
Episodes
Batwa indigenous people of Uganda
3m · PublishedSurviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.
Prevention in Uganda
4m · PublishedOn a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.
Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?
3m · PublishedClassic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.
Limited Access to Medical Records
3m · PublishedDespite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.
Do grades motivate learning?
3m · PublishedAs medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?
The health impact of microplastics
3m · PublishedThere is a critical need to rethink healthcare delivery to reduce microplastic waste
Superstitions and well-being
3m · PublishedIt is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence
Diagnosing ADHD
3m · PublishedThe condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.
The truth behind spinal cord stimulation
3m · PublishedIndustry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.
In memory of a medical hero
3m · PublishedSidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals
Second Opinion has 118 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 7:33:38. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 12th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 26th, 2024 03:41.