Currently, I tried to make an appointment with my general physician and she had no appointments available for a little over six weeks. In cases like this, I can see another doctor more quickly a ...

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 ...

The Montana Medical Association has launched its Your Care is At Our Core Campaign in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) to strengthen the bond between patients and their ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Physician burnout is a real issue that continues to grow and threatens the quality of ...

The use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic and management systems and smartphone-based automated monitoring is allowing technology to insert itself between the doctor and the patient, ...

During my introduction to flying status as a flight surgeon, at headquarters, Strategic Air Command (SAC), US Air Force, I was introduced to the “wingman” principle. I was to be the squadron and ...

The unsolicited screening tests are often accompanied by letters claiming that a provider recommended the test and that it’s ...

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 ...

Consumers have testing options beyond the once-a-decade colonoscopy. But some doctors question Cologuard's testing program.

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 ...

Therapists share the major red flag you should look out for in therapy. If you notice it, it might be time to break up with ...

The lower court held a hearing on the issue and heard testimony from both physicians. Dr K did not remember the specific patient but testified that when asked by an emergency department physician ...