A Shot at Normal

The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa set up a clinic just for fragile kids with complex illnesses - one that eases the burden for parents by listening to them. If that approach works with these families, it'll work for all of us.

Can you crack a joke in the ER?

by CBC Radio

Brian answers the question: Is there a place for levity in the emergency room?

What makes a good doctor?

by CBC Radio

Brian answers the question, "What makes a good doctor?" as posed by an actor who plays one on TV, The Knick's Eric Johnson.

Male menopause: Real or imaginary?

by Dr. Brian Goldman

Is male menopause a real disease or an excuse for doctors to prescribe testosterone? New guidelines may add to the controversy.

TV MDs: On life support or alive and kicking?

Doctors on TV have been around almost as long as TV has. From Ben Casey to the soapy-goings on at Seattle Grace, seems there's always been an audience for medical shows. So why are ratings flagging? We'll look at that and what TV teaches us about medicine. Plus, find out what it's like to play an MD on TV when Brian has coffee with Eric Johnson, aka Dr. Everett Gallinger on The Knick.

Tell us who your favourte TV MD is ... and win!

The fall TV season is in full swing. This week, we're examining the health of TV medical dramas and what they say about medical culture. And, we've got a great contest! You could win season one of "The Knick" and Brian's latest book "The Secret Language of Doctors." Read on to find out more.