Episode 3: The Opioid Epidemic

Raj and Eric discuss the current status of the opioid epidemic with their guests Dr. Ed Mariano and Dr. Anita Gupta.

What is the significance of the American Medical Association’s decision to no longer have pain as the 5th vital sign? Where did this problem arise from? What is the role of physicians in helping solve this problem?

Hosts:
- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University (@dr_rajgupta)
- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD)

Guests:
- Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, Stanford University and VA Palo Alto Health System (@EMARIANOMD)
- Anita Gupta, DO, PharmD, Drexel University School of Medicine (@DocAnitaGupta)

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Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Winter Wonderland". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.