KCRW

Second Opinion

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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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Latest episode

Oct 18, 2026

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Episodes

The 'surprise' question 09.07.2017

A good reminder to extend care.

A plant for that may just be the answer 02.07.2017

Will people find it acceptable?

Risk factors for chronic opioid use 25.06.2017

They aren't what you might think.

Blushing 18.06.2017

The body’s reaction to an emotional trigger.

Drug promotion drives up health care costs 11.06.2017

Sometimes the promotions are rather sneaky.

Does technology drive up health costs? 04.06.2017

In three important ways it does.

Conscientious objectors in medicine 28.05.2017

Who decides what looks nice?

Poverty as a risk factor for illness 21.05.2017

The poor are stuck and need help getting out...

Drugs that don’t work 14.05.2017

No choice about a flu medicine.

Pharmaceutical promotion to health providers 07.05.2017

The bribes and gifts continue….

Benefits of medical marijuana 30.04.2017

For too long our heads have been in the sand...

FDA permits sales of genetic tests to the public 23.04.2017

When does the public need medical advice and when does it not?

Prostate cancer screening recommendations 16.04.2017

There is still no clear answer and the decision is not easy

Learning from others 09.04.2017

If we listen there is lots we can learn from those around us.

Do we need more doctors? 02.04.2017

A tough question, but perhaps it's the wrong question to ask.

Bullying patients to get what we want 26.03.2017

What we are looking for is a partnership.

Our judgmental side 19.03.2017

It can change – but only with effort and will.

The doubtful case of walking pneumonia 12.03.2017

Unnecessary antibiotics...

The use of animals in medicine 05.03.2017

It is long past time to end this practice.

The making of a healthy nation 26.02.2017

Let's at least agree on how we measure our health.

Complaining 19.02.2017

Complaints are far more than they seem.

Right care is good care 12.02.2017

Why do we overuse care that offers no benefit?

The basis of stigma 05.02.2017

What can we learn about how to be more inclusive?

We need to stop talking 29.01.2017

Listening is powerful medicine.

Vitamins and supplements 22.01.2017

Why do more than half of Americans take these products?

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