Both physicians and patients will have to change their habits--and be patient in the process--to accommodate and get used to technology in healthcare settings, according to James Salwitz, M.D., ...

(Reuters Health) - Prescribing generic medicines instead of brand name drugs whenever possible cuts costs, improves patient adherence and improves health outcomes, according to a new recommendation ...

Patient-directed educational brochures show promise in increasing the likelihood of deprescribing discussions and promoting shared decision-making; however, this approach is less effective in Black ...

The anonymous comments are among the freewheeling posts on RateMDs.com, one of dozens of physician rating Web sites that have sprung up in recent years, offering anyone with access to a computer the ...

The increased use of electronic health records and other technology provides patients with more access to their medical information, but several legal issues are creating obstacles that should be ...

Surgical safety checklists improve patient safety and even save lives. Yet anesthesiologists may be reluctant to use them in front of patients because they worry that doing so may increase patient ...