Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. Even the professionals plan ahead.

It’s human nature to feel a little anxious when you have an upcoming doctor’s appointment. COVID-19 certainly changed the way our health care system operated over the past few years. Many doctor ...

About half of all Americans take one prescription medication each and every day. Short doctor visits, savvy pill marketing, and habit convince us that every doctor's appointment should end in a ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Make the most of your doctor’s appointment by preparing a list of questions about wellness tests, lifestyle changes, family ...

Knowing where to go for medical attention can be confusing. This guide explains when to visit the emergency room (ER), urgent care clinic, or primary care health center. When someone has an accident ...

Even doctors struggle to remember everything they want to discuss with their own physicians, says Dr Sarah Nosal.

An ear thermometer sent Rita Ho-Bezzola’s 1-year-old daughter into a crying fit when a nurse tried to take the little girl’s temperature. Afterward, Ho-Bezzola decided to buy a thermometer from a ...

Why does my doctor's appointment feel so rushed? Are there enough doctors? What are the incentives that drive doctors to see a lot of patients? Who is to blame?