Inside The Ambulance: Saving Lives While Overworked And Underpaid | Are AI Chatbots Causing Psychosis?

Inside The Ambulance: Saving Lives While Overworked And Underpaid

• Despite what Hollywood shows us, the daily life of a paramedic rarely includes life or death emergencies. In reality, resources are thin, burnout runs high, and medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. This week, Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights.

Guests: Joanna Sokol, author, A Real Emergency

Host: Elizabeth Westfield
Producer: Kristen Farrah

Are AI Chatbots Causing Psychosis?

• AI chatbots have become a helpful tool, but for some vulnerable people, interacting with these programs can be dangerous. The constant validation these chatbots provide can feed into users’ delusions and cause psychosis. Our expert this week digs into what’s causing this psychosis, who’s most at risk, and how clinicians can intervene.

Guests: Dr. Alexandre Hudon, psychiatrist, assistant clinical professor, University of Montreal

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah

Medical Notes: The Ticking Clock On Male Fertility, Why FDA Research Needs To Be More Inclusive, And The Shocking Effects A Specific Diet Has On Breast Milk

• FDA drug trials may not be getting enough information. Is there a ticking clock on male fertility? Building public trust in science may rely on appearances. How a woman’s diet majorly affects her breast milk.

Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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