A large part of Western medical therapy involves the expectation often held by physicians and patients alike that a medication prescription be given to help treat an illness. However, as described in ...

A systematic review of 45 studies found that physicians perceive one in six patient visits in non-psychiatric clinics as ...

More than three-quarters of patients report being satisfied with their care when they are involved in the treatment decision making process, according to a study in Cancer. Researchers analyzed the ...

While colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and it is highly preventable for patients who undergo regular colonoscopy screenings, only 59% of U.S. adults ...

Some arguments in favor of laws that restrict gender-affirming care claim that patients may some day regret any irreversible or semi-irreversible part of their transition, but a small new study found ...

Among roughly 3,000 events related to electronic health records in Pennsylvania hospitals, only one involved significant harm, according to a study by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. The ...

HandicapMD provides a clearer, clinician-led pathway for disability parking permit evaluations, helping patients and ...