Second Opinion
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 .
Episodes
What the White House failed to tell us
We expect that FDA-approved drugs have been shown to be safe and effective. But, that isn’t always the case.
Should a state have the authority to override a woman’s wishes regarding her body—not for her benefit, but for someone else’s?
It’s often hard to let go of traditions, but it's time to rethink the role of anatomy dissections.
Unhoused people lack safe bathroom access—an issue of public health, safety, and basic dignity we can no longer ignore.
For more than a century, there has been a nefarious fascination with engineering society in ways that disadvantage the most vulnerable.
Evidence-based recommendations from groups like the US Preventive Services Task Force are only as effective as the screening tools currently available.
Medical schools must address unprofessional behavior early, as student misconduct often predicts future disciplinary issues and patient harm.
Digital communications are playing a larger role in health care, but transparency and equity are being forgotten.
Being a surrogate decision-maker for someone at the end of life isn’t easy, but there are steps you can take to ease the burden.
Let's examine the evidence and clarify what we really know about measles and why it's important.
Requesting a test or procedure from a clinician can raise tricky issues
Takotsubo Syndrome provides strong evidence for the link between mind and heart
Even when things go right, the outcome may not be what was expected.
Anthrax – an example of how the US Government has worked to stop the spread of disease
Without warning, and with no time to develop alternative approaches, funding just stopped. People are dying.
Data suggests that barriers may exist with adults being aware of this option for care at the end of life.
We often make choices that are short-sighted and seem to serve our own interests rather than the interests of all
As Congress debates cuts to Medicaid (the health insurance program for the poor and disabled) in order to deliver a tax cut to the wealthy, it risks a cascade of negative effects on our entire health care system.
USAID is a powerhouse of humanitarianism and global security
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