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An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them.
324 Episodes
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America's dependency on foreign medical graduates, helps us but disadvantages countries around the world.
The medical needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often ignored, and their care suffers.
We may still have some lingering pandemic fatigue but the new bird flu has the potential for significant harm if we are not careful.
Would you prefer to receive bad medical news in person or over the phone?
Measles, a highly contagious disease, is making a comeback in the US and we are not as prepared as we have been in the recent past.
Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity
Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.
On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.
Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.
Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.
As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?
There is a critical need to rethink healthcare delivery to reduce microplastic waste
It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence
The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.
Industry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.
Sidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals
If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates
Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems
If you are prescribed a drug, how do you find out how effective the drug really is?
Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?
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