Doctors often spend more time in front of a computer than in front of the patient. How to get your doctor to pay attention.

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The letter arrived out of the blue like a notice from the IRS about an upcoming audit. The letter went something like this: Dear Valued...

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Scenario 1: You’re in the exam room, sitting in an open-backed gown. You and your doctor have discussed your high blood pressure (stay on...

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A classic laboratory experiment involving rodents goes something like this. These smart little caged rats quickly figure out if they...

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As COVID infections spread in mid-2020, and as isolating was recognized as the path to prevention, patients were reluctant to show up for...

His name was Dr. Frank. He made house calls to my family when I was growing up in New Jersey. He carried a black bag, which was more...

A respected medical colleague who recently retired offered to buy me a cup of coffee to talk about some “issues.” I was uncertain about...

Pandemics of disease have altered the course of human history. The bubonic plague in medieval times wiped out almost half of the...