Straight Talk MD

In honor of National Women Physicians Day, we speak with Dr. Karen Sibert, a nationally recognized MD anesthesiologist, a former professional writer for the Wall Street Journal, and author of one of the most widely read medical blogs, A Penned Point.

Burnout research pioneer, Dr. Christina Maslach, discusses job burnout, and what we can do about it.

For the anniversary of the Roe versus Wade decision, I talk with bioethicist Gregory Pence about abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the highly controversial Kenneth Edelin Case.

International anti-doping policy expert, Professor Paul Dimeo, discusses the circumstances surrounding the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's decision to strip Lance Armstrong of his medals, and ban him from competition.

Dr. Sweeny and Dr. Paul Yost discuss the recent FDA warning on the use of general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children and pregnant women.

Ron Howrigon talks about his new book, "Flatlining: How Healthcare could Kill the U.S. Economy." He discusses the looming economic crisis in healthcare that could be far bigger and more widespread than the auto industry and the housing market crashes combined.

Bioethicist Gregory Pence discusses ethical issues in treating alcoholism.

Sam Quinones joins us to talk about his book, Dreamland, and the origin and evolution of the prescription painkiller and heroin addiction epidemic in the U.S.

Dr. Anna Lembke discusses "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health" and what we can do about the addiction epidemic in America.

The executive director of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing, Andrew Kolodny, discusses the prescription opioid and heroin addiction crisis.