Whose fault is it when the doctor's advice isn't followed?

Second Opinion

Whose fault is it when the doctor's advice isn't followed?

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Published on Jul 8, 2007, 6:35:00 AM
Total time: 00:02:56

Episode Description

The role of the doctor has changed considerably over the past 50 years to the point where the doctor is now an advisor. But when advice isn't followed, whose fault is it?

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