There is a palpable tension eating away at the doctor-patient relationship. Doctors are over-capacity. Patients are under-informed and lack the confidence needed to properly self-advocate for their ...

Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP, discusses the negative impact of politics and ideology on the physician‑patient relationship ...

Before managed healthcare transformed American medicine in the 1990s, family physicians usually had enough time to familiarize themselves with your medical history, your work situation, the nuances of ...

Many doctors claim that the most fulfilling part of their job is their relationships with patients, but because so many people rely on the Internet for health information these days, those connections ...

When I was training to become a physician, the rules of the broken, outdated, patriarchal medical system were made clear to me. They went something like this. The Old Medicine As your doctor, I will ...

From walk-in clinics to telemedicine, patients today have many options when they need medical care. Often, convenience trumps loyalty. A 2018 study by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System ...

2025 was the year of the patient. By last year, patients were able to access a vast amount of information that unlocked multiple opportunities for them to take charge of their own care, perhaps far ...

Young patients can benefit from a trusting relationship with their doctor as it can help them navigate the rollercoaster of ...

The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most critical elements in delivering effective and compassionate care. Research shows trust and communication between doctors and patients can ...

It is the first thing many patients do before seeking medical help: Consult Dr. AI.

The frontiers of medicine, particularly neonatal gynecology, and the role and responsibility of doctors in their relationship ...

“Even Mr Modi leaves his phone outside,” admonished the elderly doctor as I froze in the process of lying down for my ...