Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . My role as the chief medical officer of an eye and vision HMO provides me with a unique window into the medical ...

Alan Beyer, MD, of Orthopedic Surgery Center of Orange County in Newport Beach, Calif., explains how the surgery center ensures medical charts are completely and accurately filled out according to ...

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, comprehending your medical chart has become increasingly vital for patient safety and optimal care. Recent studies show that patients who actively engage with ...

The days of nurses and other staff members trying to read the handwriting of doctors are over at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The hospital’s board of directors on Wednesday received an update on a $5 ...

We’ve known for a long time that there are racial disparities in health outcomes. For about as long, we’ve tried to chalk this fact up to recalcitrant socioeconomic issues. But a recent cover story in ...

When Lisa Farragut had to have an operation a few years ago, she specifically told her doctor that she didn't want her medical chart leaving his office. "There's a lot of personal information in there ...

CHICAGO – Roll up a sleeve for the blood pressure cuff. Stick out a wrist for the pulse-taking. Lift your tongue for the thermometer. Report how many minutes you are active or getting exercise. If the ...