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68. The E.R. Doctor’s Dilemma

68. The E.R. Doctor’s Dilemma

FromFreakonomics, M.D.


68. The E.R. Doctor’s Dilemma

FromFreakonomics, M.D.

ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Figuring out which patients to hospitalize and which to safely send home can be tricky. Is there a way to make this decision easier for doctors — and get better outcomes, too?
Released:
Jan 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (87)

Each week, physician and economist Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?