Second Opinion (TV series)

Second Opinion
Format Talk Show
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 65
Production
Producer(s) WXXI Public Broadcasting Council & University of Rochester Medical Center
Running time approx. 30 min.
Broadcast
Original channel PBS
Original run 2004 – Current

Second Opinion is an American television series aired weekly on PBS.

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Synopsis

The program is hosted by Dr. Peter Salgo an Emmy Award winning medical correspondent, and features a panel of actual practicing community-based and research physicians, as well as other experts. Dr. Louis Papa and Dr. Lisa Harris are the only other regular panelists, other than Peter Salgo, representing the perspective of the primary care physician.[1] The panel also includes an individual that has had experience with the disease or topic of discussion. Real anonymous medical cases are presented as a launching point for discussion to debate the pros and cons of diagnostic testing, interpret test results, and prescribe the best course of action.

According to the Second Opinion web page on PBS's web site,

"The goal of the series is to improve doctor/patient communication and empower viewers to take charge of their own healthcare, and in turn, help them navigate the medical system for better health outcomes. Second Opinion focuses on health literacy in a way that is relevant and accessible to both viewers and to physicians, in a format that engages and entertains viewers."[2]

Episodes

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Alphabetic listing of episodes

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Awards

References

  1. ^ Description from their television show schedule search engine: "Medical series exploring illnesses one at a time features a panel of physicians and other experts assessing individual cases." "PBS". http://www.pbs.org/tvschedules/. 
  2. ^ "Second Opinion - PBS". http://www.pbs.org/secondopinion/theseries/index.html. 
  3. ^ Press release WXXI EARNS TWO TELLY AWARDS FOR ITS NATIONAL TV SERIES, SECOND OPINION

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