Second Opinion
Second Opinion
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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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Dr. Michael Wilkes opens your eyes to the ethical and sometimes political issues facing the medical profession.
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