As I struggled to examine Johnny, an 8-year-old boy who refused to let me see into his mouth, yelling and screaming and spitting his defiance, I thought of another doctor who wrote of his own ...

A thorough patient history and physical exam are crucial for managing dacryoadenitis and any associated systemic disorders, ...

The researchers have identified inherited variations in our genes that affect how well a patient will do after diagnosis and during treatment. With that information in hand, doctors will be able to ...

Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical history and determine which tests to ...

My most recent Hospital Impact blog post "The hidden costs of incentivizing patient satisfaction" received a powerful and informative response. Today we continue the conversation with feedback ...