Should I go to the emergency room: Biases in treatment
There are a lot of potential issues with going to a hospital ER, but one that many people don’t want to recognize is bias.
Building a partnership with your doctor: good doctor-patient communication
Doctor and patient communication should be a two-way street, not one. While your doctor has medical expertise and training in how to recognize and treat medical conditions, you are the expert on your body and your needs. As a patient, it’s your responsibility to gather good information about yourself and your history and symptoms, and…
Selecting a primary care physician
I’m searching for a new primary care physician(PCP) now, and I wanted to bring you along on the journey. The importance, value, and need for a primary care physician does vary based upon what sort of insurance you have, but in general everybody should have a doctor they know and trust to see whenever they…