This episode is sponsored by PearsonRavitz– an agency dedicated to supporting physicians on their journey to getting the right insurance.  Among the various topics we discussed in last week’s LIVE interactive Doctales with Cocktails, we address what we thought about Oregon opting to waive the requirement for students to prove their proficiency in reading, writing, and math as a condition for graduation. This decision, aimed at reducing potential harm to students of color, has raised concerns about the overall quality of education and whether it truly benefits students. Do you agree?  Looking for something specific? Here you go [00:00:00] Introduction and studio setup [00:01:00] Technical issues and greetings [00:02:00] Show preview and updates [00:03:00] Zany and insane news introduction [00:04:00] Seattle Mariners' baseball-related medical incidents [00:05:00] Discussion about working through injuries [00:06:00] Water slide wedgie lawsuit introduction [00:07:00] Water slide incident details and expert insights [00:08:00] Wine tasting and discussion [00:19:00] Oregon's controversial graduation standards [00:20:00] Discussion on the water slide incident and legal perspectives [00:21:00] Education standards debate in Oregon [00:22:00] Recap and discussion on educational standards Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! https://www.withkoji.com/@bsfreemd