Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Bowen White, MD Dr. White discusses the importance of humor in health care.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Denise Dowd, MD, MPH Dr. Denise Dowd discusses the current state of pediatric emergency care in the U.S. and the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) goals for the future.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Denise Dowd, MD, MPH Dr. Denise Dowd discusses All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-related injuries and the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding ATV use by children.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Denise Dowd, MD, MPH Dr. Denise Dowd discusses the prevention of unintentional injuries in pediatric populations.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH Dr. Marion Nestle talks about organic foods, trans fats, and genetically modified foods.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH Dr. Marion Nestle, award winning author of multiple nutrition books including "Food, Politics, and Safe Food" and "What to Eat," discusses some of the key "ingredients" to maintaining food safety.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH Dr. Marion Nestle discusses her latest book, What To Eat.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH Dr. Nestle discusses recent societal changes and their effects on childhood obesity.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Denise Dowd, MD, MPH Dr. Denise Dowd discusses intimate partner violence (IPV).

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Gordon Robinson, MD Dr. Robinson focuses on ADHD and the pitfalls of prescribing anti-depressants when other treatments may be more appropriate.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Gordon Robinson, MD Dr. Robinson discusses the indications for initiating anti-depressant therapy and the importance of monitoring patients and their symptoms.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Clair Callan, MD Dr. Callan decribes the effects hurricane Katrina had on the ability to deliver medical care in stricken areas, and the importance of electronic medical records to prepare for future crises.

Host: Steven Marquardt, MD Guest: Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD Dr. Scheinbaum discusses the relationship of the mind to physical illnesses and how certain techniques can relieve physical issues.

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Edward Goldman, MD Dr. Goldman discusses the current crisis facing primary care physicians in the US.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Lawrence Robbins, MD Dr. Robbins discusses the use of opioids in pain management and the added responsibility of using this medication puts on the clinician.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Lawrence Robbins, MD Dr. Robbins describes the wide range and severity of personality disorders that cause a significant impact on patient treatment, physician office staff and the physician's practice.

Host: Paul Raeburn Guest: Michael Zamore, JD Michael Zamore, a policy advisor for Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island explains how the heathcare system impacts the economy of the U.S.

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Robert F. Kushner, MD Dr. Kushner discusses how to combine weight loss medications with lifestyle changes to promote healthy, sustainable weight loss.

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Robert F. Kushner, MD Dr. Kushner discusses the treatment options that align with the different eating patterns identified. He explains how to recommend appropriate diet and exercise plans.

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Robert F. Kushner, MD Dr. Kushner explains that physicians should not neglect the subject of weight and address the factors associated with obesity.