The Bleeding Edge

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Each year in the United States, unparalleled innovations in medical diagnostics, treatment, and technology hit the market. But when the same devices designed to save patients end up harming them, who is accountable?

2018

1h 39min

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Top Billed Cast

Robert Bridges
Himself - Diagnostic Radiologist
Angie Firmalino
Herself - Essure contraceptive victim
Rita Redberg
Herself
Stephen Tower
Himself - Orthopedic Surgeon

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