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Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

Can family doctors diagnose you with anxiety disorders?

I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

Questions to ask your liposuction surgeon

Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your liposuction consultation.

The Mental Health Effects Of Eating Too Much Sugar

We know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our

3 Things to Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician About Your Health

If you don’t know what an internal medicine physician does, find out. They’re a very valuable resource.

Time to phase out physician office visits?

Doctors and patients explain how the current practice of asymmetrical and "epistrophic" care can be transformed into a more collaborative relationship by harnessing available technologies.

Articles & Experts : The Increase in Waived Testing In Physician Office Laboratories

Introduction Laboratory testing plays a critical role in health assessment, treatment, monitoring, and ultimately, the public’s health. Test results...

The honest reasons why this doctor chose internal medicine

As an internal medicine physician, the #3 question people most often ask me is why I chose to be an internist.

Why this physician chose internal medicine

Being an internist has always been a great privilege. Every time we help a patient, even in the smallest way, we do something worthwhile.

What Is a Medical History?

An accurate medical history can greatly improve the quality of health care that you receive. So what is a medical history?

How internal medicine got its name

Of all medical specialties, perhaps the most difficult to understand is internal medicine.

What’s up, doc? How ‘medical influencers’ are muddling health facts online

On social media, where doctors and nurses find fame thanks to their on-camera personalities, credible and safe medical information might be left behind in the process

How Concerned Should You Be About Medical Mistakes?

Medical tourism: Is it worth it?

Patients should exercise caution when selecting surgeons abroad.

Medical specialties with the highest burnout rates

Work satisfaction is an indicator of stress and burnout. A survey by the AMA and the Mayo Clinic looked at physician burnout by medical specialty. List of burnout shows specialty rates have increased in 3 years.

CosMedicTravel: Medical Tourism Step by Step

The Medical tourism market is getting bigger. More and more people choose the travelling option to save money on dental procedures, plastic surgery, etc. What are the most important things to consider...