36 min listen
43. The Comedian-Ophthalmologist Will See You Now
43. The Comedian-Ophthalmologist Will See You Now
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jun 24, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Will Flanary, a.k.a Dr. Glaucomflecken, has always been a comedy fan. During the pandemic, he found an audience. But should doctors be funny with their patients? Bapu Jena asks when laughter is — and isn’t — the best medicine.
Released:
Jun 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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