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Badly injured on his way to work, this doctor learned that his employer's workers' comp plan wouldn't cover him.

In theory, yes. But in reality, doctors rarely lose their personal assets.

After five years as a stock broker, this doctor returned as a hospitalist.

Four doctors who quit medicine tell us why they "unretired," and how they feel about being back in practice. Plus, some tips from the experts to help you handle your own transitions.

Coordinating their care is a challenge physicians must plan for.

Two very busy physicians almost lost their hospital privileges because they wanted to restrict the scope of their practice.

When symptoms don't make sense or a story doesn't hang together, there's usually a deeper meaning.

Older teens and twenty-somethings can be challenging and appreciative patients, and can insure a healthy practice base for years to come.

Young Doctor Award: 2002 Doctors' Writing Contest

Complaints to the state medical board can cause even more trouble, and still lead to a lawsuit.

The patients and colleagues in a small West Virginia town helped this scientist learn how to be a physician.

Tormenting students and residents is no way to teach the art of medicine.

Pharmacy-based screenings can be a time saver. But are they accurate? And will you see the results?

Our latest survey on fees and reimbursements shows a continuing--and substantial--gap between what you charge and what you get paid.

The author found more than old instruments in a medical bag he inherited.

Our latest survey on fees and reimbursements shows a continuing--and substantial--gap between what you charge and what you get paid.

You became a doctor to take care of sick people. So what are all these healthy folks doing in your waiting room?

Think twice about using alternative medicines, this physician tells her patients.

The doctor's office is the logical--and sometimes the only--place where people can seek help with their most intimate problems.

Botox? Smooth out the risks

Physicians are just as divided as the rest of the nation on this controversial issue.

Warning patients about the dangers of food allergies, Don't use this code for nursing home patients

Who takes call when a doctor leaves the practice?

A patient's death taught this young doctor a valuable lesson about controlled substances.

Medical Licensure, Patient Safety, Reimbursement, Claims Denials, HMO Premiums

Your liability for a nurse's mistake

Good dictation habits improve patient care, lower malpractice risk, and boost income.

By giving a dying patient the gift of time, this doctor learned the value of compassion.