Doctors who've faced the disease themselves share candid lessons about empathy, medical bias, and the humanity of care.

Fixing patient no-show problem requires effective communication strategies to reduce missed appointments and improve healthcare revenue and ...

Medical improvisation can help clinicians navigate complex, unpredictable interactions with greater confidence and compassion.

Some basic steps taught to doctors during a hospital-wide training program improved patients’ perception of their physicians' communication skills. The training program, which outlined best practices ...

Individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers want improved communication and a broader base of information from their ...

On both sides of the patient-physician relationship, there are opportunities for improvement in communication and listening. In particular, healthcare providers must recognize patients’ capabilities ...

Unprecedented numbers of patients have been placed on mechanical ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being connected to a ventilator can take a massive toll on the body and mind, and we know ...

A diagnosis identifies a patient’s health problem, and is vital to accessing the care and treatment patients need. This is why correct and timely diagnosis is critically important in ensuring patient ...