Medicas Diaries

In Part 2 of RAW IS BETTE, we continue to confront the resurgence of a carefree sexual lifestyle and its impact on public health. Join us as we explore whether STIs have been normalized in contemporary culture and what this means for individual and community health. Through candid conversations with experts, personal stories, and the latest research, we shed light on the dangers of this growing in...

In part 1 of our hard-hitting series, "RAW IS BETTER", we confront a concerning trend: the resurgence of a care-free sexual lifestyle and its impact on public health. Have we, as a society, become complacent about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Each episode unpacks the stark reality that many sexually active individuals no longer hold the same "fear" of STIs as in the...

In Part 2 of this thought-provoking episode of "Societal Shifts," we delve deep into a controversial and growing trend: the demand for proof of fertility before marriage. This emerging phenomenon, balancing the fine line between personal choice and societal influence, prompts significant health, ethical, and social discussions. Join us as we explore the complex implications of this requi...

In this thought-provoking episode of "Societal Shifts," we delve deep into a controversial and growing trend: the demand for proof of fertility before marriage. This emerging phenomenon, balancing the fine line between personal choice and societal influence, prompts significant health, ethical, and social discussions. Join us as we explore the complex implications of this requirement. He...

Delve into the heart of a turbulent domestic sphere as we explore the untold challenges healthcare professionals face in "Healing Amid Havoc." Every episode unveils the tense narrative within the medical sanctuaries when couples entangled in the storm of domestic discord seek aid. From the undercurrents of domestic violence to the emotional whirlwinds, healthcare professionals often find...

Delve into the heart of a turbulent domestic sphere as we explore the untold challenges healthcare professionals face in "Healing Amid Havoc." Every episode unveils the tense narrative within the medical sanctuaries when couples entangled in the storm of domestic discord seek aid. From the undercurrents of domestic violence to the emotional whirlwinds, healthcare professionals often find...

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the ethical dilemmas healthcare professionals often face in prenatal care, particularly when confronting severe fetal anomalies. When an expecting mother says, "I don't want it," referring to continuing a pregnancy with a known major physical or medical deformity, the waters become murky. Join us as we explore the delicate balance...

In today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape, one topic resonates deeply among professionals and patients alike: the rising trend of legal suits against medical practitioners. "To Sue or Not Sue" delves deep into the complexities of medical malpractice, seeking to shed light on the motivations, implications, and consequences of taking legal action against healthcare providers. Ea...

In today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape, one topic resonates deeply among professionals and patients alike: the rising trend of legal suits against medical practitioners. "To Sue or Not Sue" delves deep into the complexities of medical malpractice, seeking to shed light on the motivations, implications, and consequences of taking legal action against healthcare providers. Ea...

In today's episode, we continue to look at depression, a mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. We'll explore what depression is, its causes, and its symptoms. We'll also discuss how depression can impact our daily lives, relationships, and work and share some practical tips on managing depression. Whether you're someone who struggles with depression or you're interested in learning...

In today's episode, we take a look at depression, a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. We'll explore what depression is, its causes, and its symptoms. We'll also discuss how depression can impact our daily lives, relationships, and work and share some practical tips on managing depression. Whether you're someone who struggles with depression or you're interested in...

This episode discusses erectile dysfunction (ED) and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. ED is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Physical, psychological, or lifestyle factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stress, anxiety, depression, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption, can cause ED. This can be a warning sign o...

It doesn't hurt; it won't kill me: your health-seeking habits can sometimes make all the difference between life and death. Some believe they need the doc only if they feel pain.

There might come a time you may not be able to make decisions regarding your health. What happens when one leaves no directives as to what happens next?

Unfortunately, the actions of some members of society seek to justify the inhumane treatment of others because they are afflicted by the disease. Do you know the effects of stigmatisation?

When a living member of the family decides to place a premium on the funeral arrangements of a dead member to the detriment of their health, do they have a high sense of duty or do we simply love the dead?

As a patient do you know your rights? are you clear about where the lines are drawn?  as a medical practitioner how do you deal with patients and 3rd parties that demand information they are not preview to but assume based on social relationships with the patient deserve to know, what are the ethics and challenges with the rights of a patient?

In this episode, we explore one of the most frustrating experiences in medical practice: when a patient or their legal representatives decline treatment despite a firm diagnosis being established by the medical team. We'll dive into the various reasons why this can happen, from personal beliefs and values to misunderstandings about the proposed treatment. We'll also discuss the ethical dilemmas th...

should money, or the lack of it, deny any individual access to medical care? It's not a simple question to answer when you consider all of the layers of responsibility that go into designing and deploying an efficient health care system. We'll be exploring the various factors at play and the potential solutions to this complex issue. So join us as we delve into the complexities of health care acce...

In medieval times, subjecting a person to an unpleasant and dangerous experience in order to prove his or her innocence was part of the system of administration of justice. Does it still happen in 21st-century Ghana? Are we still superstitious as a society so as to believe death always happens because someone had a spiritual hand in it?

Never assume everyone will choose good health over the fleeting pleasures of the flesh. What happens when the attempt to remedy a medical condition interferes with the performance of a vital biological, emotional, and to some, spiritual activity?

Alcohol is the most abused substance globally. What happens when a brilliant young man feels frustrated with life and turns to drinking? How do families handle a member who attempts to drown his sorrows in the bottle - addict or a bad person?