Waiting Rooms Stress Me Out
The worst part of going to the doctor is waiting for your appointment to begin. Does it have to be that way?
Scopes, Voices
Scopes
What to Expect as Patient Care and High Tech Merge
Remote health monitoring could revolutionize healthcare — but are doctors ready to handle an avalanche of patient data?
Explainers
Who’s That Person Taking Notes? Medical Scribes, Explained
More scribes are popping up in exam rooms every year. Here's what to know about these medical assistants.
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How to Sleep In the Hospital
Beeping machines, bright lights and late-night vital checks can get in the way of a good night's rest, but there are a few things you can do to improve hospital shuteye.
Voices
Fighting to Be Heard When You Have a Chronic Illness
For people diagnosed with a chronic condition, additional health issues too often remain poorly managed or ignored altogether.
Rounds, Voices
What Can Doctors Learn From Veterinarians?
After sitting through my cats' checkup, I wondered if their vet would take me on as a patient, too.
Rounds
1 Question, 5 Answers: What Are the Biggest Misconceptions About Chronic Pain?
5 pain specialists discuss the common, stigmatized condition — and what people get wrong about it.
Explainers
How to Protect Yourself Against Surprise Medical Bills
The lack of price transparency in healthcare can leave patients feeling powerless, but there are steps you can take to rein in costs.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: How Should You Act When You See Your Therapist In Public?
Smile and nod? Just keep walking? 5 mental-health practitioners discuss etiquette for therapist run-ins.
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The Push to Get Firefighters the Therapy They Need
For firefighters and other first responders, mental health is finally becoming a priority.
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How to Be a Patient After You’ve Been In a Cult
For former cult members, the process of adjusting to life without a guru includes reclaiming personal agency in healthcare.
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