Mara Antonoff, MD, of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins Nick to talk about female physicians being referred to by their first names. Nick and Emi Okamoto, MD, discuss a study that shows 40% of PCPs do not accept into their practice new patients who are using opioids.

Time Stamps:

1. Quiz (01:09)
2. Acupuncture for chronic stable angina? (06:26)
3. 40% of PCPs would not accept patients prescribed opioids (10:01)
4. Introducing Mara Antonoff, MD (13:18)
5. Interview with Dr. Antonoff (18:00)

Relevant links:

• Quiz:
  • Q1: Textured implant recall
  • Q2: Advanced brain MRO in Havana
  • Q3: Adults using aspirin for CVD
  • Q4: Pregnancy/Birth stats
  • Q5: UAB neurologic disease funding
• Acupuncture for chronic stable angina
• 40% of PCPs not willing to accept patients on opioids for pain
  • JAMA research
  • Twitter thread
• Mara Antonoff, MD:
  • Official Bio
  • Dr. Antonoff on Twitter

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