KCRW's Second Opinion
An examination of medical ethics and the practioners 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 ...
An examination of medical ethics and the practioners 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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Compassion in Medicine
How can we increase compassion?
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Tragedy of the Commons
Giving up something now to benefit others later.
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Gifts Are Not Expected
Going overboard creates awkward situations.
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What Constitutes a "Ground-breaking New Drug?"
It's time for us to have some hard discussions about ...
It's time for us to have some hard discussions about the meaning and cost of extending life.
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Mandatory Reporting of Teen Sex
What could possibly be the purpose?
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Performance Enhancing Drugs Are No Longer Just for Athletes
Would you want your doctor to take drugs to improve ...
Would you want your doctor to take drugs to improve their performance?
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Hospital Refunds to Improve Care
Will the loss of money improve healthcare?
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Those Pesky Pharmaceutical Advertisements
A new, and surprising, call to ban the adverts.
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Biased Dietary Guidelines
What we need is transparency in the process.
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Disease Mongering: A Public Forum
A live discussion to engage and enlighten.
