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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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When People Don't Follow Advice Jan 18, 2009

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It's hard to understand why it is that people sometimes make decisions that are not in their best interest.

Primary Care Medicine: An Endangered Species Jan 04, 2009

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Why is it hard and hard to find a good primary care doctor?

Is There Such a Thing as a Blockbuster Blood Test? Dec 28, 2008

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What s so good about a drug test that leads to giving a drug that really has only a tiny benefit?

Generics versus Trade-name drugs Dec 21, 2008

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Why is it that doctors still resist generic drugs?

Drug Abuse in the Elderly Dec 14, 2008

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Moral Courage Dec 07, 2008

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Is there a time when it's appropriate for doctors to break rules?

Harmful Effects of Radiation Nov 30, 2008

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Variation in Health Care Nov 23, 2008

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Why is it that health care in one part of the country is so different than it is in another?

Free Drug Samples Nov 16, 2008

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Free drug samples rarely provide an advantage over older drugs that are safer and whose effects are better known. In addition this type of promotion only serves to substantially raise drug prices....

Weight Bias Nov 09, 2008

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Why is it that fat people often end up with lower quality care and feeling demoralized after visiting the doctor?

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