
Jeff Singer
Discussing the troubling evolution in how medical education is delivered in the US
Top 3 podcasts with Jeff Singer
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Aug 30, 2024 • 14min
Prescribing Psychologists and Access to Care
Jeff Singer, an advocate for prescribing psychologists, discusses their transformative potential in addressing the mental health care crisis. He highlights the serious physician shortage and the benefits of allowing psychologists to prescribe medications. Singer delves into recent legislative advancements that could enhance access to care, while also examining the challenges and resistance faced from traditional medical organizations. The conversation sheds light on the real-world struggles individuals face in obtaining mental health medications, illustrating a critical gap in patient care.

May 7, 2024 • 12min
Discrimination and Identity Politics Have No Place in Medical Education
Erec Smith and Jeff Singer discuss the troubling evolution in how medical education is delivered in the US, highlighting the importance of prioritizing patient care over ideological commitments. They emphasize the risks of allowing societal biases to influence medical judgments and address the historical discriminatory practices in medicine.

May 1, 2024 • 11min
Descheduling Is Preferable to Rescheduling Cannabis
Jeff Singer, an expert on cannabis policy, explains why descheduling cannabis is a preferable approach over rescheduling. The podcast discusses the implications for medical accessibility, comparisons with other substances, contradictions in DEA scheduling, and the advantages of descheduling. It also explores a bipartisan bill proposal for complete descheduling and decriminalization.