“Patients may end up feeling stressed, anxious, angry and hopeless after these interactions and then mistrust these health care professionals. For that reason, these kinds of interactions can be ...

In her February 1, 2026, op-ed article in the New York Times, “My Patient Was Dying. His Wife Refused to Accept It,” pulmonary and critical care physician Daniela J. Lamas explained why so many ...

Clinicians should avoid using medical jargon when communicating with their patients, says this CMO. For clinicians, communicating in a clear and understandable manner is crucial for providing quality ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Kathy D. Miller, MD: Hi. I'm Kathy Miller, professor of medicine at Indiana University. Joining me for this edition of Care Cues is Megan Faigh, a ...

Virtual patients help med students learn to communicate difficult medical news Virtual reality programs can help medical students improve empathic communication skills, which are critical when ...

A strong reputation is an invaluable asset in today's competitive healthcare landscape. It attracts new patients, fosters trust within the community and, ultimately, translates to better patient ...

Q: May health care providers leave messages for patients at their homes, either on an answering machine or with a family member, to remind them of appointments? A: As ...

Transgender people historically face several health disparities and rank lower on social determinants of health. Nurses and other healthcare providers who spend time with patients have the opportunity ...

Disbelief. Judgment. Gaslighting. Dismissal. These are among the responses that patients with chronic, complex disorders, including long COVID, have received from many health care providers. These ...