Patient Relations

Democrats claim credit, vow to fight against repeal; patient advocacy group offers critique.

After running on a platform of bringing economic relief, President Trump must strengthen, not dismantle, existing programs.

Drop is the highest of any profession measured, but overall, doctors are still near the top of the list for public trust

Study highlights how medical schools may perpetuate ableism and leave doctors ill-prepared for disability care

As health care moves home, primary care physicians are stepping in to ensure care stays personal and effective.

Agency projects major health effects for the better if nicotine amount is reduced to nonaddictive levels.

Evidence is uncertain about effectiveness of screening in men.

Practical strategies for delivering life-changing news with empathy and expertise.

A policy scenario to lower nicotine in tobacco products was published during the first Trump administration. FDA may be poised to bring it back for more consideration.

It’s not too late to make a new year’s resolution to eat better. Here’s some good advice on eating for patients and physicians.

Managing provider data not only improves patient access, it reduces costs.

A Press Ganey report identified key gaps and areas for improvement based on member and patient experience data.

The health care industry must start addressing high costs, low accessibility, lack of personalization, and complexity that are keeping Americans from getting the care they need.

The Biden-Harris administration finalized a rule to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports and bar lenders from using medical information in lending decisions.

Most people struggle to pull basic information out of standard pathology reports—like whether or not they have cancer.

But other medical specialties don’t have same association, according to a new study.

Psychiatrist Richard Miller, MD, of Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, discusses how to talk to patients about health information they get from social media.

New advisory lists evidence and recommends more public awareness of increased cancer risk from beer, wine and spirits.

Less clear is whether social drivers of health screenings are improving patient outcomes, according to a new study.

A slideshow with conversation starters for physicians and patients to evaluate factors affecting brain health at the start of a new year.

Researchers find that children misinterpret common medical phrase and urge health care professionals to simplify communication

Clinicians are less likely to accurately recall clinical information after hearing a patient described with negative or blame-based biased language.

Coaching is no more effective than exam room posters in patient satisfaction with clinician communication, study says.

Zocdoc’s 2024 “What Patients Want” report highlights year-over-year trends in patient preferences, behaviors and sentiments.

Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.