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Second Opinion

KCRW

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

Location:

Santa Monica, CA

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KCRW

Description:

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

Twitter:

@kcrw

Language:

English

Contact:

1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-450-5183


Episodes

The recurrence of measles in a time of misinformation

3/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:03:58

Mistreated and Ignored

3/17/2024
Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

Duration:00:03:57

Batwa indigenous people of Uganda

3/10/2024
Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.

Duration:00:03:33

Prevention in Uganda

3/3/2024
On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.

Duration:00:04:21

Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?

2/25/2024
Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.

Duration:00:03:48

Limited Access to Medical Records

2/18/2024
Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.

Duration:00:03:57

Limited Access to Medical Records

2/18/2024
Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.

Duration:00:03:57

Do grades motivate learning?

2/11/2024
As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?

Duration:00:03:14

The health impact of microplastics

2/4/2024
There is a critical need to rethink healthcare delivery to reduce microplastic waste

Duration:00:03:50

Superstitions and well-being

1/28/2024
It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

Duration:00:03:57

Diagnosing ADHD

1/21/2024
The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.

Duration:00:03:48

The truth behind spinal cord stimulation

1/14/2024
Industry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.

Duration:00:03:44

In memory of a medical hero

1/7/2024
Sidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals

Duration:00:03:56

Home Testing for Cervical Cancer

12/31/2023
If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates

Duration:00:03:43

Excessive Radiation from CT Scans

12/24/2023
Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems

Duration:00:04:00

Excessive Radiation from CT Scans

12/24/2023
Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems

Duration:00:04:00

We don’t have the information we need on prescription drugs

12/17/2023
If you are prescribed a drug, how do you find out how effective the drug really is?

Duration:00:03:53

Making Hepatitis C treatment available to all

12/10/2023
Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?

Duration:00:03:39

Prescription Digital Tools

12/3/2023
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.

Duration:00:03:51

What is a normal part of aging?

11/26/2023
Not all problems should be attributed to normal aging.

Duration:00:03:40