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Apr 2025
36m 18s

How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Dra...

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Overcrowded waiting rooms. End-of-life decisions. Pandemic fatigue. These are the realities of working in emergency medicine. It’s also one of several storylines a new Max medical drama ‘The Pitt’ tackles with unflinching accuracy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with executive producer John Wells to talk about why the show resonates with so many.  Learn more abo ... Show More
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