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Treating the masses, overtreating the few
FromThe BMJ Podcast
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Aug 27, 2013
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Podcast episode
Description
In the US, overly aggressive treatment is estimated to cause 30 000 deaths among Medicare recipients alone each year. Reporter Jeanne Lenzer has investigated the problem for the BMJ, and explains why she thinks profit driven healthcare is to blame.
And, experience of treating rare conditions can take time to build. Rej Bhumbra, a surgical trainee in orthopaedic oncology, explains how his time in India fast tracked his learning.
And, experience of treating rare conditions can take time to build. Rej Bhumbra, a surgical trainee in orthopaedic oncology, explains how his time in India fast tracked his learning.
Released:
Aug 27, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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