Sound Medicine: October 20, 2013

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Published October 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM EDT

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The “Sound Medicine” program for October 20

A debate about yearly lung cancer screenings for heavy smokers
Annual physical etiquette
Did you know: Physical decline in old age
How children learn to manage their chronic illnesses
"Patient Listening": Terminal illness and a general practitioner
How to talk to sick friends

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