The second part of our discussion with Dr. Reider on opioid use, delving into the history of pain management through the ages and how that has influenced the current medical and social conversations about opiates, as well as suggestions on how ...

In this two-part series, we dive deep into the bioethical issues surrounding the use of prescription opioids in the management of acute and chronic pain in the context of the ongoing opioid epidemic. In Part 1, we explore Dr. Travis Rieder's pe...

What is brain death? How is it different from being in a coma or just being unconscious? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Adam Barron, a neurointensivist, to tackle this challenging and oftentimes confusing issue. We talk about what brain d...

In the world of 23AndMe and genetic testing, anyone can do a DNA test and trace their ancestry in a matter of weeks. In this week's double episode (specially featured for the holiday season), Anna Levin, JD, and Alex Malliaris, NP, share their ...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Paul Ford, neuroethicist at the Cleveland Clinic, to discuss issues of intraoperative informed consent in awake neurosurgery. We also talk about how physicians should address consent with patients, patient auto...