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January 01, 1990 - February 07, 2013 + Second Opinion
Why Do We Still Have Tooth Decay?

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Why are we still not fluoridating water?
A Note from the Doctor

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090823a_note_from_the_doct
Why does the doctor need to confirm an illness?
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090802screening_for_abdomi
Does it make sense to have an ultrasound looking for an abdominal aneurysm?
What Is Basic Healthcare Coverage?

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090726what_is_basic_health
As we move toward a national health plan, what do we want covered for everyone?
Following Your Moral Compass

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090719following_your_moral
Why would a junior surgeon decides to report his superior for an ethical lapse?
Is a Therapist a Psychotherapist?

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090712is_a_therapist_a_psy
Given the complex area of mental health how do we know who is best able to treat us?
Overriding Computer Systems

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No one likes computer reminders but sometimes they can save lives...
Amenity Units at Hospitals

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What's the difference between a Ritz Carlton and a high-end hospital unit?
Care That Is Unlikely to Provide Benefits

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090621care_that_is_unlikel
Who gets to decide if care is futile?
Thinking Globally in Tough Financial Times

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Difficult Doctor Encounters

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090607difficult_doctor_enc
Why is it that sometimes you and your doctor just don't hit it off?
Prisoners Released with HIV

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090531prisoners_released_w
What happens to HIV infected prisoners when they are released from prison?
Can nurses substitute for doctors?

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090524can_nurses_substitut
What happens when nurses do procedures that were formerly done by doctors?
CPR out of the Hospital

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Paramedics often have no choice but to provide CPR...
Rating Doctors

www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/so/so090510rating_doctors
When we want a good doctor should we look to online rating schemes?