By employing these six strategies, clinical educators can help trainees appreciate the value of the bedside encounter in ...

Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door, and asking if they mind him recording their ...

Dear Dr. Roach: When I have appointments with my physicians (at our local, highly rated academic health system), they no longer do a physical exam. But in the after-visit note, there is a documented ...

How well a newly minted doctor scores on their medical board exam appears linked to patients’ odds of dying or being readmitted to the hospital. Doctors’ performance on ratings of knowledge and skill ...

I looked away from the nurse as she wrapped the tourniquet around my arm and prepared the needle. Then I realized that I was the only patient getting blood drawn. Everyone else was receiving ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have recently begun seeing a new physician who dictates into a recorder during my entire exam. I find this very off-putting and don't know what to do. Here is an example: Doctor: ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The New Year often motivates people to set new health goals and toss out bad habits. Whether you are looking to lose weight, manage stress, or solve a current health issue, one of the ...