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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KCRW

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

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?

ACA: A policy that benefits us all 15.01.2017

Going, going, GONE!

Lying in medicine, Part 2 08.01.2017

Patients deceive their doctors…but doctors also deceive their patients.

Telling the truth in medicine 01.01.2017

What happens when patients fib to their doctor?

Science in the service of industry 25.12.2016

Guess who funded a study showing that sugar isn't harmful?

Phone Addiction 11.12.2016

The data is getting strong that extensive phone use can be extremely harmful.

Organized medicine and Dr. Tom Price 04.12.2016

Why do medical organizations look out only for themselves?

Healing the healers 27.11.2016

Our health depends on this.

Do government funded clinics waste tax payer's money? 20.11.2016

Looking at federally qualified health centers, the answer is no.

Bias directed against healthcare providers 13.11.2016

This hurts and can lead to burnout.

Proposition 61: Time to end pharmaceutical price gouging 06.11.2016
The impact of human migration on One Health 30.10.2016

Fences and barriers impact humans and other living things.

Is talk therapy effective for depression? 23.10.2016

Are there evidence-based treatment options for depression?

Ben Stiller's claim that a blood test saved his life 16.10.2016

Celebrities should stick to what they know best.

We could do much better delivering women's healthcare 09.10.2016

These three problems could be easily addressed.

Bias toward heavy people 02.10.2016

What they need most is compassion.

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