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The Body Show: Opioid Abuse

By • Aug 3, 2020

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Did opioids just go away or is there still an issue with abuse? We'll talk with Dr. Michael Jaffe about the current state of opioid use and what can be done to address abuses here in the islands.

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The Body Show: Doctors Caring for COVID

By • Jul 27, 2020
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What's it like to take care of a coronavirus patient in the hospital? We'll talk with Dr. Lisa Tan and Dr. Cheryle Ganal who knows firsthand what's going on inside our hospitals and how Hawaii is preparing for more cases if we see a rise now and into the future.

The Body Show: Primary Care Planning

By • Jul 20, 2020
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What's safe to postpone and what could lead to serious consequences for those who are delaying medical care during coronavirus. We'll talk with a local primary care doctor about what's the best way to figure out what's essential for your health now, and what can wait until later without causing harm!

The Body Show: Our Care, Our Choice Update

By • Jul 13, 2020
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The Our Care Our Choice Act was passed and in effect January1, 2019. Hear the latest stats on how many patients asked for and used the medication so far and what amendments might be needed to improve access for everyone. Hawai’i State Director of Compassion and Choices Samantha Trad shares the annual report just released two weeks ago.