Second Opinion

Dec 08 2024 918 ep. 4 mins 3.1k

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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 .

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Does free tuition impact medical student specialty choice?

Dec 08 2024 5 mins

Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

Drug Promotion to the Public

Nov 30 2024 4 mins

Why do drug companies push drugs to the public that just don’t work?

Doctor, will you pray with me?

Nov 24 2024 4 mins

Medicine and spirituality often interact, but clinicians and patients can often find themselves in very different places.

The importance of standing tall

Nov 17 2024 4 mins

Slouching has a rich history, but its medical consequences need to be better understood.

As a group, are migrants less healthy?

Nov 03 2024 4 mins

Migration is at an all-time high worldwide. It can impact health in many ways.

Did the treatment really work?

Oct 26 2024 5 mins

We often have to decide if a treatment we are taking is working and whether or not to continue it.

Food Insecurity

Oct 20 2024 5 mins

How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?

Task Shifting

Oct 13 2024 4 mins

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality

Should a mosquito-born illness seen in Los Angeles be of concern?

Oct 06 2024 5 mins

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

The marketing of depression

Sep 29 2024 4 mins

Finding an effective treatment can be tricky, but it need not be a pill.