Second Opinion

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.

How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality.

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

Finding an effective treatment can be tricky, but it need not be a pill.

At present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time.

Dairy farmers play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our milk. But, they all need to make public health their top priority.

We are not helpless, and the situation is not hopeless. We can’t wipe out mental illness, but we can enact reasonable gun control to protect the public.

For those Americans with end-stage kidney disease, insurance coverage is never an issue. Why can’t we provide this universal coverage for others with expensive chronic conditions?