I’ve written before about the patient’s role in creating a good relationship with their doctor: Be on time for your appointments; write down your questions and concerns; don’t waste time on chitchat; ...

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 ...

I have belonged to Kaiser for 25 years and have been happy with it in the past. Currently, I tried to make an appointment with my general physician and she had no appointments available for a little ...

According to a recent patient survey, the average in-office appointment is just 12 minutes long. In this short span of time, patients may experience some of their most monumental life moments, good ...

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 ...

Providing patients with a high level of care is a priority for most providers and support staff, but when it comes to their overall experience at your hospital, patients’ concerns reach far beyond the ...

While booking a medical appointment for our dog recently at a large veterinary practice, I held out for a time with a doctor who’d seen the dog before, reasoning that the vet knew her background and ...

Monument Mountain Regional High School sophomore Jonah Sanabria's app was selected as the winner of the Congressional App ...

For decades, no-show patients have proven to be a costly problem for physicians. In fact, missed appointments lead to a staggering $150 billion impact on the US healthcare system annually. The reasons ...