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Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast)

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Exploring the Paradoxes of Opioid Use and Future Optimism in Medicine

This chapter explores the dual nature of opioids in medical practice, where they can both relieve and exacerbate suffering. It also examines the impact of physician experience on patient outcomes and presents a hopeful outlook on the future of personalized medicine.

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