Dr. Nandagopal Vrindavanam , a medical oncologist at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, said people who have just been diagnosed with breast cancer should ask their doctor these questions. Advice ...

FUTURE DOCTORS ON HOW TO TALK WITH PATIENTS AND LEARN FROM NURSES AND HEAD AND NECK SURGERY. SO IT’S KIND OF INTERESTING. MEET MORGAN WONG, TUFTS UNIVERSITY FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT, FUTURE DOCTOR.

Recently, a long-standing patient came in for her routine office follow-up appointment for management of hypertension and arthritis. After a warm greeting, she told me there was a matter she needed to ...

Communicating to patients that they need to come to their annual checkup is important for eye doctors to convey to help treat their patients, says Ariana Levin, MD. Glaucoma is a disease that affects ...

NEW ORLEANS — Have you ever been too embarrassed to tell your doctor about your symptom or maybe a medication side effect? Maybe you feel like the doctor has no bedside manners, so you don't go to the ...

Earlier this month, a newer patient came in to see me for a check-up and discussion about her extremely high cholesterol level. In her late 50s with a family history of early-age heart attack, she was ...

Connecting with your healthcare provider shouldn’t feel like a battle, but for many, it does. From unanswered portal messages to automated phone mazes, patients are often left frustrated and unseen.

Communication is an underappreciated skill, particularly in medicine. While our world has become increasingly interconnected thanks to the ever-growing number of new devices, apps and infrastructure, ...

Knowing your medical needs is crucial to achieving optimal health. Dr. Lana Garner and Dr. Leah Teekell-Taylor from Docs Outside the Box! and Kids Outside the Box!, join Gayle Guyardo, the host of the ...

Clear, respectful, and empathetic communication can transform healthcare experiences, improving trust and treatment adherence. From translating medical jargon to involving patients in decisions, these ...