Fight Back
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -“Fight Back” is produced by the non-profit organization Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation. Each episode takes a look at a pressing current medical issue, often including the story of someone who has been negatively affected by that issue, such as insurance claims denied, not getting the referral to a specialist or medical procedure one needs, an unexpected “out of network” bill, dealing with heart disease, COVID, mental illness, and more. Then we interview a relevant expert who can provide the insights and resources to help solve these kinds of problems while navigating our complex healthcare system.(The information provided on this podcast is for general information only, and is no substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney. Consumers who need legal advice about health care access or insurance should consult a qualified attorney who can provide advice tailored to their particular situations. The views expressed by individuals in these podcasts are their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation or the views any other organization or agency with which such individuals are affiliated.)
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Consumers: Is There More to Good Health Than Just Prescription Drugs?
August 25, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this Fight Back episode we welcome our special guest, Dr. Cari Spencer. Dr. Cari is a California-licensed naturopathic doctor and physical therapist. She holds a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, the leading naturopathic medical school in North America, as well as two Masters Degrees in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She has a special interest in the treatment of neuroendocrine disorders as well as many health issues related to digestion. Dr. ...
Minicast: How parents can help student athletes deal with stress & pressure
August 18, 2022 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBIn this Fight Back Minicast, we talk with Adriana Contreras about the health and safety of student athletes. As a collegiate swim coach and a certified and professional Division I collegiate soccer referee, Adriana talks about how pressure can be too much for an athlete, when parents need to speak with an athlete’s coach, and adhering to the banned substances guidelines.
COVID-19 Update: August 2022
August 10, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat's the latest on "Long-COVID"? What is the current predominant sub-variant in the United States? What do we know about the new vaccine coming out in the fall of 2022? Do we have any data on why some people never test positive for COVID? Recently, President Biden experienced a rebound effect from the antivirals. How common is this? What should we know about monkey pox? Dr. Brad Pollock from UC Davis joins us for our monthly COVIDcast to answer these questions and more!
Minicast: The Intersection of Healthcare and Economics
August 04, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBIn this minicast, we talk with Sean Flynn, an assistant professor of economics at Scripps College, about the economics of our healthcare system: why consumers don’t pay much attention to healthcare costs, why health insurance companies spend so much, and why employers don’t push for reform. He also profiles Whole Food’s experiment.
New York COVID Health Experience
July 28, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this Fight Back episode, we welcome Dr. Howard Zucker, former New York State Public Health Commissioner who led New York through the initial impact of COVID-19. He has held public health positions at the state, federal, and international levels and academic appointments at the Yale, Columbia, and Albert Einstein medical schools. He served as head of the Pediatric ICU at New York Presbyterian Hospital and was a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Zucker shares New York’s experience as the firs...
COVID-19 Update: July 2022
July 13, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBShould we be worried about the Ba5 COVID subvariant? Is a “master” vaccine that targets all omicron variants possible? Should I vaccinate my child? Dr. Pollock joins us for our monthly COVIDcast to answer these questions. He also talks about the COVID global outlook and vaccine boosters.
Minicast: Service Canines And Your Health
July 07, 2022 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.21 MBService animals—especially canines—have proven to be able helpers to those in need. In this Fight Back Minicast episode, Michelle Williams, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for Canine Companions, and Stefanie Lund, a volunteer breeder of service canines, discuss the difference between service, therapy, and emotional support dogs and how they can improve their owner’s health, especially veterans.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Ears, Nose and Throat
June 30, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this Fight Back episode, Dr. Ted Mazer discusses various ear, nose, and throat conditions and disorders. From ringing in the ears, the causes and treatment for hearing loss to the loss of smell, we will cover it and get real-world answers for you. Dr. Mazer specializes in treating ear, nose, head, throat, and neck disorders. He was named one of the “Top Doctors” in the 2015 San Diego Magazine “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence” and is a former President of the California Medical Assoc...
Minicast: First LIVE Telephone Town Hall: Your COVID Questions Answered!
June 23, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBOn this special Fight Back minicast, we hear a clip from our very first LIVE Telephone Town Hall where we discussed the latest Covid-19 outbreak and the endemic with University of California COVID-19 expert, Dr. Brad Pollock. Hundreds of listeners interacted and asked questions of Dr. Pollack and Healthcare Consumer Rights Executive Director and the host of the Fight Back podcast, Steve Poizner.
The Fight Back! Podcast's First LIVE Telephone Town Hall
June 16, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this unique Fight Back podcast, we hosted our first LIVE telephone “Town Hall.” Hundreds of Fight Back podcast listeners called in to hear the latest news about the COVID-19 endemic, ask questions and interact with our two moderators: Dr. Brad Pollock and Steve Poizner. Dr. Brad Pollock hosts a monthly “COVIDCast” on the Fight Back podcast, where he discusses the latest news and information about COVID-19, its variants, treatments, how to stay healthy, and other topics. Dr. Pollock is Ch...
The FightBack! Podcast's First LIVE Telephone Town Hall: Your COVID Questions Answered!
June 16, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this unique Fight Back podcast, we hosted our first LIVE telephone “Town Hall.” Hundreds of Fight Back podcast listeners called in to hear the latest news about the COVID-19 endemic, ask questions and interact with our two moderators: Dr. Brad Pollock and Steve Poizner. Dr. Brad Pollock hosts a monthly “COVIDCast” on the Fight Back podcast, where he discusses the latest news and information about COVID-19, its variants, treatments, how to stay healthy, and other topics. Dr. Pollock is Ch...
Minicast: What Do You Do if You've Lost or Can't Afford Health Insurance?
June 09, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBHealth insurance is critical for individuals and families. When you suddenly lose your health insurance because of COVID-19 or any other reason, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to determine where to start and what to do. Fortunately, there are many options available. Jenn Moore, Health Net’s chief commercial officer, joins us to talk about how to navigate this complicated and challenging process.
Finding the Cause & Beating Childhood Cancer
June 02, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this Fight Back episode, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Brad Pollock, to discuss childhood and young adult cancers. Dr. Pollack is a Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology, Chairman of the Department of Public Health Sciences, and Associate Dean for Public Health Sciences at the University of California (UC) Davis School of Medicine. He is also the Principal Investigator of the Children’s Oncology Group at the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) and a...
Minicast: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Make the Changes You Need
May 26, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MBLifestyle Medicine focuses on educating and motivating patients to change personal habits and behaviors by focusing on whole food, plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections. We discuss this topic with lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Cate Collings, Director of Lifestyle Medicine at El Camino Hospital and President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Medical Bills: How to Budget, Shop, Negotiate and Avoid Surprise Medical Bills
May 19, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this Fight Back episode, Dr. Ted Mazer joins us to talk about how you can make your medical expenses fit into your budget. We discuss the importance of shopping for medical procedures, ways to avoid surprise billing, understanding how in and out of network physicians and procedures affect your final bill, how to negotiate hospital bills and more. Dr. Mazer is a former President of the California Medical Association. In 2015, San Diego County Medical Society named him one of the county’s ...
Minicast: When Should You Get an Advanced Healthcare Directive?
May 11, 2022 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBIn this Fight Back Minicast, we cover the critically important topic of advanced healthcare directives, a legal document that addresses such end-of-life issues as “do not resuscitate” orders, treatment options, healthcare proxies, and more.
COVID-19 Update: May 2022
May 04, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDo you need a second COVID vaccine booster shot? Are the home rapid tests able to detect the newest variants? What's the latest data regarding long COVID? Dr. Pollock joins us for our monthly COVIDcast to answer these questions. He also talks about vaccine availability in third world countries, and how other countries are currently struggling with COVID outbreaks.
Minicast: Fight Back on your Medical Bills: You Can Negotiate!
April 26, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBThis minicast discusses whether it is possible to negotiate your medical bills with the hospital and what that means for you and your bottom line. (Hint: You have options.) Our special guest Allan Fox, a former hospital CFO, offers his unique insights on the topic.
The Next Part of the Pandemic: Long Covid
April 20, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBMost people with COVID-19 don’t become severely ill and will often get better within weeks of falling sick. By staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccine, including a booster dose, you can lower the odds of a severe illness and the risk of hospitalization. However, even a mild COVID infection can cause what doctors and researchers call “long COVID.” Long COVID is a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people may experience more than four weeks after being first infect...
Minicast: Medical Marijuana - Questions Answered
April 13, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBMany states in recent years have legalized the use of cannabis as a treatment for various medical conditions. We welcome our special guest, Sally Brammell, Senior Corporate Counsel at PAX Labs, a cannabis vaporizer company. She is also a parent of a young adult son who is developmentally disabled by a rare pediatric epilepsy syndrome. Although his seizures are resistant to most medications, they have been well-controlled for the past seven years with medical cannabis. We discuss with Ms. Bra...
COVID-19 Update: April 2022
April 05, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDo you need a fourth COVID vaccine booster shot? Will we need annual COVID vaccine shots, just like shots for the flu? Dr. Pollock joins us for our monthly COVID update to answer these questions. He also talks about the possibility of new variants, the importance of strengthening the global network of laboratory surveillance to detect such strains, and how wastewater monitoring has proven helpful in tracking COVID.
Minicast: The Importance of Knowing your Pharmacist
March 31, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBDebby Johnson, a third-generation pharmacist and former President of the California Pharmacist Association, gives us a peek into the world of a pharmacist. She explains the important role pharmacists play as they interact with patients, how computer technology has become an indispensable tool and offers advice when insurance companies deny coverage for prescription drugs. Click here to listen to the complete “Pharmacy 101” podcast.
Minicast: The Challenge & Benefits of Stopping Smoking
March 23, 2022 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBDespite tremendous progress, smoking is still a leading cause of death from lung cancer and a significant contributor to heart disease. Our special guest, Erica Costa, discusses how to quit smoking. Erica is the Director of Advocacy for Tobacco Control in California for the American Lung Association. In this special Minicast, Ms. Costa talks about how fast your body heals the moment you quit smoking, are vapes good for you, and the first steps to take to quit smoking.
Service Animals: How They Can Help Improve Your Health
March 15, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBFor many years, service animals—especially canines—have helped those with various disabilities. But did you know that such service animals can do so much more? Amazingly they can: Keep track of your blood sugar level Warn you of impending issues Pick up, move or retrieve household items Play a considerable role in treatment for veterans and others with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) In this Fight Back episode, Michelle Williams, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for Can...
Minicast: Can you use food to prevent and treat disease?
March 09, 2022 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBToday, we talk with Michele Lew, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Trust. Michele explains how to use food to prevent and treat diseases such as diabetes.
COVID-19 Update: March 2022
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn our March COVID Update episode, Dr. Pollack joins us to talk about the origins, definitions, and differences of an epidemic, pandemic, and endemic. We also discuss when the COVID pandemic could become endemic, the state of COVID variants, and the potential for more “variants of concern.” We even talk about the unseemly yet important (and interesting!) topic of how wastewater and sewage treatment plants are an essential tool in tracking COVID. Each month, Dr. Brad Pollock from UC Davis jo...
Minicast: What are the Latest Innovations in Treating Heart Disease?
February 22, 2022 23:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBDr. Laith Alshawabkeh, a board-certified cardiologist, discusses the latest advancements in the treatment of heart disease, specifically valve replacements and stents. Dr. Alshawabkeh specializes in caring for adults with congenital heart disease, an abnormality in the heart present at birth. He leads the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at UC San Diego. Click here to listen to the full “Cardiovascular Disease” podcast.
Oral Health: Why You Should Love Your Dentist
February 14, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBEveryone loves to go to the dentist, right? After listening to this surprisingly fascinating Fight Back episode, you might not exactly love your dentist, but you will be more informed and even inclined to visit your dentist more often. Our special guest, Dr. Joel Strom, discusses how oral hygiene impacts overall health and how preventive care almost always spares you from losing teeth and other problems. He also addresses a number of questions: Is flossing your teeth more important than bru...
Minicast: Is Heart Disease Really a Silent Killer?
February 07, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBIn this Fight Back Minicast episode, our special guest, world-renowned Dr. Kathy Magliato, who is one of the few female cardiothoracic surgeons in the world, will discuss with us why heart disease is called the silent killer, its signs and symptoms, and some of the lifestyle changes you can make to improve your heart’s health.
COVID-19 Update: February 2022
February 03, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDo you ever feel overwhelmed trying to keep up-to-date with the latest information on COVID-19, its variants, treatments, how to stay healthy, and so many more questions? The Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation is proud to announce the release of our brand new podcast series: "What you need to know about COVID-19!" In this new series, Dr. Brad Pollock from UC Davis joins us to discuss all these topics and so many more! Dr. Pollock is the Chairman of the Department of Public Health Scie...
Minicast: Pharmaceutical Breakthoughs for Treating Alzheimer's
January 24, 2022 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MBIn this Fight Back Minicast episode, our special guest, Claire Day, discusses the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and how it differs from dementia and answers questions about the newly FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer’s. Claire has been on the staff of the Alzheimer’s Association since 2001. She is currently the Chief Program Officer at the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter. Claire oversees all clinical operations and service delivery throughout the Chapter’s territory. She and h...
A Look Into ICUs: Behind the Scenes with an ICU Doctor
January 17, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we get an insider’s look at Intensive Care Units. We are privileged to interview Dr. Wes Ely, author of Every Deep-Drawn Breath: A Critical Care Doctor on Healing, Recovery, and Transforming Medicine in the ICU. Dr. Ely sheds light on what patients and their loved one’s experience when entering an ICU, how mental health plays such a significant role for an ICU patient’s mind and body, the potential long-term effects from a stay in an ICU (known as Post Inten...
Minicast: Beating Insomnia
January 12, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MBIn the debut of our Fight Back Minicast series, renowned sleep expert Dr. Rafael Pelayo will provide you with answers to "What is Insomnia?", and "Are sleep monitoring devices effective?" Dr. Pelayo is a clinical professor at the Sleep Medicine division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stanford University. To listen to the full "Trouble Sleeping" podcast with Dr. Pelayo, click here.
2021 - Year in Review
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBToday, we have a unique podcast for you, and we are excited that our Founder and Executive Director, and the usual host of this podcast, Steve Poizner, will join us from the hotseat as our guest for our Annual Year-in-Review podcast!
COVID 19 Update: Variants, Vaccines & Treatment Options
December 20, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode of Fight Back is an all-encompassing update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Dr. Linda Halderman, a board-certified general surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Her interest in medicine and public health began after high school when she volunteered at an HIV clinic and hospice during the 1980’s AIDS pandemic. Dr. Halderman had her first experience treating a deadly virus in 2009 when she provided medical relief for three months in the U.S. territory of American Samoa...
California’s Healthcare Help Desk: When your health insurance denies you, who to call to fight for you.
December 14, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we will discuss the little-known yet potentially impactful Independent Medical Review system that gives healthcare consumers in every state of the country a powerful tool to fight back when insurance companies deny doctor-prescribed medical treatments. Our special guest is Mary Watanabe, Director of the California Department of Managed Health Care, the state entity that oversees health plans that provide healthcare services to more than 27.7 million Californi...
Innovations in Heart Surgery and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
November 29, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we discuss the latest innovations in treating all types of cardiovascular disease. We welcome our special guest Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh. Dr. Laith is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in caring for adults with congenital heart disease, an abnormality in the heart present at birth. He leads the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at UC San Diego. An assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Laith is th...
Want to Get Fit? How Do You Choose a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach—the Dos and Don'ts
November 08, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we talk about the benefits of using a personal trainer. We welcome our special guest, Nicholas Andrus. A gifted athlete, Nick was selected for the junior Olympic soccer team and attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, on a soccer scholarship. He also has won numerous bodybuilding competitions. With this background, he entered the personal trainer profession. As a certified personal trainer, he works with clients virtually and in-person across th...
Holiday Blues - Tips and Tricks to Make it Through the Holiday Season
October 25, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we talk about the holiday blues. Our special guest is Dr. Richard Sherman, a licensed psychologist in private practice. He has been active in organizations that serve both the profession of psychology and that of the consumer. Dr. Sherman served as President of the CA Psychological Association and President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association and was also a gubernatorial appointee to the CA Board of Psychology, where he served for five years. ...
A Collegiate Coach Offers Advice for Parents of Athletes: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy & Active
October 11, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, Adriana Contreras joins us to discuss the health and safety of student-athletes in high school and collegiate sports. Adriana is a voluntary Assistant Coach on the swim team at UC Davis, a Senior Group Coach for the DART swimming team, a former Assistant Swimming Coach at the University of the Pacific, Head Swimming Coach at St. Francis High School, and a certified professional and collegiate Division I soccer referee. Adriana talks about how parents should co...
The Hospice Choice for Your Loved One - What You Need to Know First
September 27, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of Fight Back! we explore the topic of hospice care with Kendra Micka, a Medical Social Worker in the Department of Hospice at Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento. Kendra received her Master’s Degree from California State University of Sacramento. She later earned her clinical license to provide therapeutic support and counseling. In addition to her work with terminally ill patients, Kendra is regularly asked to speak on caregiving, grief, community resources, dementia, and palli...
Do Adults with Developmental And Intellectual Disabilities Get The Same Healthcare And Benefits As Everyone Else? The Facts May Surprise You.
September 15, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDo adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities get the same healthcare and benefits as everyone else? Join us as we welcome back Ken Barnes to explore the surprising answers to this question. Mr. Barnes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Options for All, an organization that serves, supports, and educates adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ken also discusses practical COVID policies that have been implemented to protect this community during the p...
How To Quit Smoking and What It Means To Your Health
August 30, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this episode of Fight Back, we are going to dive right into the topic of quitting smoking and nicotine addiction. Smoking is a leading cause of death from lung cancer, and a major contributor to heart disease in the U.S. While huge progress has been made in recent decades to combat this addiction, there is still much more to be done. We welcome our special guest, Erica Costa. Erica is the Director of Advocacy for tobacco control in California for the American Lung Association. In her wo...
Medical Marijuana: Patient Use & Treatment Applications
August 17, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBMany states in recent years have legalized the use of cannabis as a treatment for various medical conditions, including pain mitigation, combatting the side effects of chemotherapy or AIDs treatments, and more. We welcome our special guest, Sally Brammell. Sally is an attorney who has practiced at two international law firms, the Securities and Exchange Commission, two biotech companies, and is currently the Head of Legal Affairs at PAX Labs, a cannabis vaporizer company. She is also the pa...
Digital Health Records: Safe and Secure?
August 02, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this Fight Back episode, we talk about bringing healthcare into the digital age. Digital health is applying digital technologies to healthcare to improve wellness programs and make medicine more accessible, personalized, and precise. It aims to improve the quality of care and lower costs. We welcome our special guest, Gary Cohen, Vice President of Government Affairs at Blue Shield of California. Gary has worked on healthcare issues for many years, including the original implementation of...
Alzheimers 101
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we have a conversation about Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive problems severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of all dementia cases, with most people afflicted over the age of 65. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. It is the sixth-leading cause of death in the Un...
Chiropractic
July 06, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of Fight Back, we talk extensively about chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a health care discipline that emphasizes the body's inherent recuperative power to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The chiropractic practice focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. We welcome our special guest, Dr. Steven Barham...
Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying: A Consumer-Facing Deep Dive into this Controversial End of Life Issue, Part 2
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn part one of our special two-part series on physician-assisted suicide, guest Dr. Lonny Shavelson, a physician and proponent of medical-aid-in-dying laws, joined us. In this part two episode, we talk with Dr. Brian Callister, a physician with an opposing viewpoint on this controversial but important issue. A nationally recognized expert in hospital care transitions and end-of-life care, Dr. Callister is a board-certified internal medicine and hospitalist specialist. He is a Professor of ...
Part 2: Medical Aid in Dying/Assisted Suicide: A Consumer-Facing Deep Dive into this Controversial End of Life Issue
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn part one of our special two-part series on physician-assisted suicide, guest Dr. Lonny Shavelson, a physician and proponent of medical-aid-in-dying laws, joined us. In this part two episode, we talk with Dr. Brian Callister, a physician with an opposing viewpoint on this controversial but important issue. A nationally recognized expert in hospital care transitions and end-of-life care, Dr. Callister is a board-certified internal medicine and hospitalist specialist. He is a Professor of ...
Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying: A Consumer-Facing Deep Dive into this Controversial End of Life Issue, Part 1
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWith this episode, we begin a special two-part series on physician-assisted suicide/medical aid in dying. In part one, special guest, Dr. Lonny Shavelson, a physician and proponent of physician-assisted suicide/medical aid in dying, joins us. Part two will feature Dr. Brian Callister, a physician with an opposing viewpoint on this controversial but important issue. Dr. Shavelson, a former ER doctor, founded Bay Area End of Life Options in 2016, a clinic dedicated to providing terminally ill...