
A long spell of declining prices could mean financial disaster--unless you're prepared, this noted economist says.

A long spell of declining prices could mean financial disaster--unless you're prepared, this noted economist says.

Having a clinical pharmacist on staff can enhance patient care, prevent medication errors, and make your workday more manageable.

"Updating" your clinical records to bolster your malpractice defense is a sure way to lose the case, say attorneys.

Our new series, "What would you do?"

This class-action lawsuit could force insurers to stop shortchanging physicians.

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.

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.

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

Don't pay more than you have to for car insurance. Here's how to grab every discount you're eligible for.

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?