Dr. Know (TV series)

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Dr. Know is a program dedicated to debunking various rumours and popular misconceptions in the realm of personal health. The show featured Dr. Paul Trotman, a New Zealand physician [1] [2] [3] in fields such as internal medicine and obstetrics/gynecology, who is described by one reviewer as a "medical myth buster". [4] The show aired in 20 parts as a half-hour format on The Discovery Health Channel. In 2008, the series began airing on Science Channel. It is filmed in and around Washington, D.C.

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References

  1. "Getting to Know Dr. Know", University of Otago Magazine, February 2007, pp. 30-32.
  2. "Discovery Health gets in the know with Dr. Know", Media in Canada, March 21, 2006.
  3. "UM Science Faculty "Star" in Discovery Health Program", University of Maryland Newsdesk, January 17, 2006, reprinted as "UM Scientists Answer to Dr. Know" TERP Magazine, Spring 2006, p.12.
  4. "Dr Know: Sting Rays", Sydney Morning Herald , September 8, 2006.