Second Opinion

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Selecting your type of health care provider May 23, 2021

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Rather than selecting a health care provider based on ability and training, people often rely on demographic data and look for someone they think is like them.

The Promotion of Medical Devices May 16, 2021

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For years pharmaceutical companies have provide gifts and kickbacks to doctors who prescribed their drugs. Medical device manufacturers are now playing the same game and it’s costing all of us.

Involving Palliative Care too late May 09, 2021

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Asking health care providers a simple question is surprisingly accurate at predicting how long a person has to live and this information can make a big difference in how people chose to live what time they have left.

Protecting victims of domestic violence May 02, 2021

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It is time to re-look at laws intended to protect victims of domestic violence as they have had unintended consequences

Hospitalizing someone against their will Apr 25, 2021

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Involuntary hospitalization is not an easy decision to make and involves balancing ethical, moral and legal issues while trying to protect a person and society.

Overtreatment of common infections with antibiotics Apr 18, 2021

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It turns out the number of days providers treat common infections with an antibiotic is simply too long.

The conflicts of interest between academic medical centers and medical industries Apr 11, 2021

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For years there has been a symbiotic relationship between these two giants but its time for increased transparency and some guiderails governing appropriate behaviors.

The complexities in diagnosing mental illness Apr 04, 2021

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Making a diagnosis of a mental illness can be difficult and there is a great overlap between normal and illness.

The Complexities of Cannabis Use Mar 28, 2021

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Like any drug, cannabis has risks and benefits. Unfortunately, we are still limited in our knowledge of both.

Unequal access to palliative care Mar 21, 2021

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Palliative care has much to offer in wrap-around services but it is being enormously underused particularly for people with illnesses other than cancer.

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