Patient Relations

A recent Dartmouth study finds primary care practices struggling with accessibility despite advances in practice capabilities since 2017-2018.

Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.

A family medicine specialist who works with cancer survivorship explains a study that shows how vital screenings are for patients.

An expert on antimicrobial resistance discusses how it involves patients in local doctors’ offices and around the world.

New study highlights gaps in education on preventive screening, genetic testing and mental health support for adoptees with limited family history.

Clinical excellence comes first, of course. But does your space make patients feel welcome?

401 primary care physicians share their grievances with the state of health care in the 2025 Physician Health Survey from MDVIP and Ipsos.

Did an increase in gun purchases lead to the increase in firearm-related injuries?

Prioritizing physician well-being while keeping patient care top of mind.

One in four Americans experience functional decline by age 65, making fall risk management crucial for primary care practices.

A new survey shows 11% of patients do not plan to get vaccinated, 54% are concerned about vaccine access—but 89% trust health care providers for vaccine information.

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.

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.