What Are COVID “Human Challenge” Trials? Are They Ethical?
Volunteers in the UK will soon be deliberately infected with the coronavirus, and experts are divided over it. Here's why.
Explainers
Explainers
Your COVID Vaccine Questions, Answered
FAQs about the largest mass-vaccination campaign in US history.
Voices
4 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Maternity Care
Doctors, doulas and other pregnant people helped me understand COVID's impact on pregnancy, labor and postpartum care.
Latest Stories
Explainers
How to Handle Conflicting Advice From Healthcare Providers
While doctors and 'allied health practitioners' work together, their treatment recommendations sometimes differ. Who do you listen to?
Explainers
7 Common Types of Therapy, Explained
What you need to know about CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy and more.
Scopes
Trying “Keto” for Mental Health? Tell Your Therapist.
Experts say it's unwise to self-treat a diagnosed condition, even if you're using food as medicine.
Explainers
How to Prepare for Your COVID Vaccine Appointment
From resting up to collecting documents, here are eight things to know and do before you get your shot(s).
Explainers
How to Read Scary Vaccine News
A few things to remember before you click on any unsettling headline about the COVID vaccine.
Browse More Topics
COVID conversations
health & care & the pandemic
Explainers
Have You Been Charged a ‘COVID Fee’?
Some doctors have added surcharges to offset pandemic-related expenses. Here's what to know if you find one tacked onto your bill.
Scopes
The Minds of COVID ‘Long-Haulers’
People who take a while to recover from the coronavirus are reporting brain fog, irritability, depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. Why?
Explainers
What to Expect at Your First COVID-Era Teeth Cleaning
From increased PPE to spit-minimizing tools and techniques, dental care has been modified with pandemic safety in mind.
About us
The Paper Gown, a Zocdoc-powered blog, strives to tell stories that help patients feel informed, empowered and understood. Views and opinions expressed on The Paper Gown do not necessarily reflect those of Zocdoc, Inc. Learn more.