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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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What one culture calls mental illness, others call a divine gift.

The President's 'routine' MRI that cost $3,000 and no doctor recommends is a perfect example of how too much healthcare can be just as harmful as too little.

When veterinarians vaccinating goats in India discovered women were dying in childbirth along migration routes, the solution came from recognizing that herders already knew how to save lives—just not their own.

You're in the exam room.  The person in the white coat says they're a doctor.  But what kind of doctor?  A federal court just decided that training matters more than free speech.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Rebecca Nkuma
Stanford-trained psychiatrist from Ghana
Stanford University
Episode: Blessed or Broken? Rethinking Mental Health Across Cultures
Gayatri Ganesh
Graduate student in environmental policy and management at the University of California Davis
University of California Davis
Episode: Where Goat Births and Human Births Meet
Carrie Kowalski
Clinician at Venice Family Clinic specializing in care for unhoused women
Venice Family Clinic
Episode: Rethinking the Pap Smear
Mohammed Sadiq
Executive Director of the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health at Public Health Initiative
Episode: Why Refugee Food Assistance Is an Investment, Not a Handout
Dr. John Moa
Chief Medical Officer of Community Health Partners in California's Central Valley
Episode: The H-1B Visa Hike Will Cripple Healthcare in underserved areas
Paul Glassine
Resident physician working in California
CIR Physicians Union
Episode: White Coats with Union Cards
Dr. Marius Koga
Psychiatrist and public health professor at UC Davis who works closely with the Afghan community.
UC Davis
Episode: When Healers Can’t Heal: The Tragedy of Afghan Medical Refugees
Lucina Udden
UCLA neuroscientist who filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against major publishers
UCLA
Episode: Pay to Publish: The Academic Scam Costing Taxpayers Billions
Carter Labaris
Professor of surgery at UCSF
UCSF
Episode: Regret in Medicine: The Hidden Burden Doctors Bear

Host

Dr. Michael Wilkes
Host and medical expert focusing on healthcare ethics and public health topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Ticks and one health

    While I agree with the assessment of physicians and veterinarians should work together. Facts were wrong in the episode. Ticks require 3 blood meals over its life span, a blood meal at each stage larva, nymph, and adult. When a disease causing agent is ingested at an earlier stage, the tick can transmit it during the next stage, which is why ticks are a good transmitter of disease.

    Tapeworms are not directly transmitted from the pet to the person, therefore a physician would not need to k... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sylverwylf
    United States4 years ago
  • One opinion, Lop sided, physician centric

    Podcast brings a single perspective to common problems with the US healthcare system. At a time when debate, dialogue and collaboration are necessary more than ever before, the 4-minute long episode is unable to bring dissenting voices to the table. I’d rather spend my time on spirited debate and innovative problem solving, than sign on to an agenda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Auditory Aficionado
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it

    Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lsmakarova1717b
    United States5 years ago
  • Underrated-long needed

    Concise and important. Leaves me wanting more

    Seriously, I cannot stress enough how great this podcast is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pinpillage_ray
    United States5 years ago
  • Underrated-long needed

    Concise and important. Leaves me wanting more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pinpillage_ray
    United States6 years ago

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The podcast is noted for providing insightful perspectives from various healthcare professionals and advocates.
Some feel that it could benefit from broader perspectives and discussions, particularly around dissenting viewpoints in healthcare debates.
Listeners appreciate the straightforward and informative approach to complex healthcare topics.

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What is Second Opinion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores contemporary medical ethics, focusing on key issues that shape healthcare practices and policies. With a unique approach, the host discusses a range of topics including maternal health, healthcare disparities, the evolving role of practitioners in the medical field, and the complexities of patient care concerning diverse populations. Episodes frequently feature expert insights, case studies, and discussions on systemic challenges within the healthcare system, aiming to inform and engage listeners about pressing medical issues. The show is particularly valuable for those interested in the intersection of healthcare and ethics, and it appeals to a broad audience seeking to understand the moral dimensions of modern medica... more

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2. Gayatri Ganesh
3. Carrie Kowalski
4. Mohammed Sadiq
5. Dr. John Moa
6. Paul Glassine
7. Dr. Marius Koga
8. Lucina Udden

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