Photo: #A doctor examines a patient at the UCSF Women's Health Center June 21, 2006 in San Francisco, Calif. Mayor Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan called San Francisco Health Access Plan, a universal healthcare plan for San Francisco residents that will be the first of its kind in the United States.
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A doctor examines a patient at the UCSF Women's Health Center June 21, 2006 in San Francisco, Calif. Mayor Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan called San Francisco Health Access Plan, a universal healthcare plan for San Francisco residents that will be the first of its kind in the United States. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Doctors and doubt

Broadcast: Midmorning, 03/11/2008, 10:06 a.m.

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Some patients hope for an omnipotent physician, others want to know if their caregiver has even a hint of doubt as to the patient's diagnosis or treatment. Midmorning examines the role of uncertainty in medical care.

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  • Jon Hallberg: assistant professor, Department of Family Medicine. He's also the Community Health Creative Director, Center for Arts and Medicine University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Hallberg is a regular commentator on Minnesota Public Radio's All Things Considered.
  • Nananda Col: Director Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Maine Medical Center.

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