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Malpractice Podcast

214 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

Syd & Jess are here to deliver a podcast about medical true crime, the history of healthcare, and dope science - all with a dose of humor - just what the doctor ordered!

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Episodes

#3: The Opioid Epidemic, Part I

November 04, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this week's episode, Sydnee talks about the history behind the current Opioid Crisis, the drugs that caused it, and the company responsible (NOW WITH IMPROVED AUDIO)!  If you have a topic or story you'd like us to cover, send an email to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@malpracticepodcast) Reference Links: https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784893896/americas-opioid-epidemic https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/the-family-that-built-an-empire...

Malpractice Episode 3: The Opioid Epidemic

November 04, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this week's episode, Sydnee talks about the history behind the current Opioid Crisis, the drugs that caused it, and the company responsible.  If you have a topic or story you'd like us to cover, send an email to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@malpracticepodcast) Reference Links:  https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784893896/americas-opioid-epidemic https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/the-family-that-built-an-empire-of-pain https://www.washin...

Episode 3: The Opioid Epidemic

November 04, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this week's episode, Sydnee talks about the history behind the current Opioid Crisis, the drugs that caused it, and the company responsible. If you have a topic or story you'd like us to cover, send an email to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@malpracticepodcast) Reference Links: https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784893896/americas-opioid-epidemic https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/the-family-that-built-an-empire-of-pain https://www.washin...

#3: The Opioid Epidemic

November 04, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this week's episode, Sydnee talks about the history behind the current Opioid Crisis, the drugs that caused it, and the company responsible. If you have a topic or story you'd like us to cover, send an email to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@malpracticepodcast) Reference Links: https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784893896/americas-opioid-epidemic https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/the-family-that-built-an-empire-of-pain https://www.washin...

Malpractice Episode 2: Fertility Fraud aka. Medical Rape

October 28, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In our second episode, Jess covers the stories of several victims of fertility fraud (aka medical rape) by fertility specialist doctors.  If you have a topic or story you'd like us to cover, send an email to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@malpracticepodcast) Reference link: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3277768

#2: Fertility Fraud aka. Medical Rape

October 28, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In our second episode (NOW WITH IMPROVED AUDIO), Jess covers the stories of several victims of fertility fraud (aka medical rape) by fertility specialist doctors, including a shocking example from our hometown. Send in your topic request, story ideas, or questions to our gmail or DM us on our social media! If you haven't already, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail....

Episode 2: Fertility Fraud aka. Medical Rape

October 28, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In our second episode (NOW WITH IMPROVED AUDIO), Jess covers the stories of several victims of fertility fraud (aka medical rape) by fertility specialist doctors, including a shocking example from our hometown. Send in your topic request, story ideas, or questions to our gmail or DM us on our social media! If you haven't already, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail....

Malpractice Episode 1: Lobotomies and Fiveheads

October 21, 2020 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this episode (WITH NEW AND IMPROVED AUDIO), Sydnee covers the disturbing history of Dr. Walter Freeman and lobotomy, the psychiatric surgery deceptively billed as a cure-all. Her coverage includes the story of Howard Dully, the youngest person to ever receive a lobotomy in the U.S. and details about how lobotomies and other head-based surgeries have been used throughout history! (Disclaimer: This episode includes some descriptions of medical procedures that some may find disturbing.) Se...

Episode 1: Lobotomies and Fiveheads

October 21, 2020 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this episode (WITH NEW AND IMPROVED AUDIO), Sydnee covers the disturbing history of Dr. Walter Freeman and lobotomy, the psychiatric surgery deceptively billed as a cure-all. Her coverage includes the story of Howard Dully, the youngest person to ever receive a lobotomy in the U.S. and details about how lobotomies and other head-based surgeries have been used throughout history! (Disclaimer: This episode includes some descriptions of medical procedures that some may find disturbing.) Se...

#1: Lobotomies and Fiveheads

October 21, 2020 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this episode (WITH NEW AND IMPROVED AUDIO), Sydnee covers the disturbing history of Dr. Walter Freeman and lobotomy, the psychiatric surgery deceptively billed as a cure-all. Her coverage includes the story of Howard Dully, the youngest person to ever receive a lobotomy in the U.S. and details about how lobotomies and other head-based surgeries have been used throughout history! (Disclaimer: This episode includes some descriptions of medical procedures that some may find disturbing.) Se...

Malpractice Episode 1: Lobotomy

October 21, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, Sydnee covers Dr. Walter Freeman and the history of the lobotomy, including the story of the youngest person to ever receive a lobotomy in the U.S.  (Disclaimer: This episode includes some descriptions of medical procedures that some may find disturbing.) 

Introducing: Malpractice Podcast!

October 21, 2020 01:00 - 55 seconds - 692 KB

Welcome to Malpractice Podcast!  We're Sydnee & Jess, and if you're looking for a podcast about medical true crime, the history of healthcare, and dope science - all with a dose of humor, you've come to the right place.  Support the show

Introducing: Malpractice Podcast!

October 21, 2020 01:00 - 55 seconds - 692 KB

Welcome to Malpractice Podcast!  We're Sydnee & Jess, and if you're looking for a podcast about medical true crime, the history of healthcare, and dope science - all with a dose of humor, you've come to the right place.  Support the show

Introduction Episode

October 21, 2020 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Check out this episode to learn about our backgrounds, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect in future episodes.  Thanks for listening! 

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