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**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 .

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Cleared for Market but Not Proven to Work Jun 29, 2025

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We expect that FDA-approved drugs have been shown to be safe and effective. But, that isn’t always the case.

An Incubator: The Rights of a Brain-Dead Woman Jun 22, 2025

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Should a state have the authority to override a woman’s wishes regarding her body—not for her benefit, but for someone else’s?

The Dying Art of Learning from the Dead Jun 15, 2025

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It’s often hard to let go of traditions, but it's time to rethink the role of anatomy dissections.

Toilets Prevent Disease—If You Can Find One Jun 08, 2025

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Unhoused people lack safe bathroom access—an issue of public health, safety, and basic dignity we can no longer ignore.

The Persistent Dark Legacy of Eugenics Jun 01, 2025

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For more than a century, there has been a nefarious fascination with engineering society in ways that disadvantage the most vulnerable.

Biden Followed Doctors' Orders – and still got cancer May 25, 2025

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Evidence-based recommendations from groups like the US Preventive Services Task Force are only as effective as the screening tools currently available.

Unprofessional Behaviors: Catching Bad Habits Early May 18, 2025

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Medical schools must address unprofessional behavior early, as student misconduct often predicts future disciplinary issues and patient harm.

That Message to Your Doctor Might Come With a Price Tag May 11, 2025

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Digital communications are playing a larger role in health care, but transparency and equity are being forgotten.

Life, Death, and the Cost of Being a Surrogate May 04, 2025

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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.

Science, Safety, and the Return of Measles Apr 27, 2025

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Let's examine the evidence and clarify what we really know about measles and why it's important.

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