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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Catholic hospitals in America
Description: Join us for an episode featuring Patricia A. Gabow, a nephrologist, as she discusses her book, The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven? Patrician delves into the origins and evolution of the Catholic health care system in the United States, exploring how Ethical and Religious Directives influence patient care, particularly in reproductive and end-of-life services. She examines the transparency of these institutions, the historical role of Catholic nuns, and the balance between religious beliefs and patient rights in today's pluralistic society. Patricia A. Gabow is a nephrologist. She discusses her book...