KCRW's Second Opinion
Summary: An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Dr. Michael Wilkes is a Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean for Medical Education at UC Davis. He takes on the pharmaceutical and health insurance industries and raises the issues that people face head-on when making medical decisions.
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- Artist: Michael Wilkes, KCRW
- Copyright: KCRW 2014
Podcasts:
What happens when patients fib to their doctor?
Guess who funded a study showing that sugar isn't harmful?
It's been a great 200 year run -- but the tool is nearing irrelevance...
The data is getting strong that extensive phone use can be extremely harmful.
Why do medical organizations look out only for themselves?
Our health depends on this.
Looking at federally qualified health centers, the answer is no.
This hurts and can lead to burnout.
Proposition 61: Time to end pharmaceutical price gouging
Fences and barriers impact humans and other living things.
Are there evidence-based treatment options for depression?
Celebrities should stick to what they know best.
These three problems could be easily addressed.
What they need most is compassion.
What is the relationship between the surgeon and sales reps?
