The program:
Ann Zerr, M.D., associate professor of clinical medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, will discuss the recent controversial changes in recommendations for mammograms and pelvic exams for women. Dr. Zerr is an internist who specializes in women’s health.
Producer Colleen Iudice will profile how Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis is managing the health-care needs for uninsured immigrants.
Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., associate professor of pediatrics and director for the Center of Health Policy and Professionalism Research at the IU School of Medicine, will discuss how uninsured immigrant health care and medical malpractice reform are being handled in proposals to overhaul the health care system.
Richard Frankel, Ph.D., professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine, will begin a new series, “Patient Listening,” where he uses storytelling to relate experiences and insights for health-care professionals and patients.
In this week’s Sound Medicine “Checkup,” Jeremy Shere, Ph.D., will explore conserving water while brushing your teeth.
Archived editions of Sound Medicine as well as other helpful information can be found at http://www.soundmedicine.iu.edu.
Sound Medicine is underwritten by Clarian Health, IU Medical Group and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Primary care segments are underwritten by Wishard Health Services.