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Explainers

How-to’s for navigating healthcare
Voices

First-person essays and patient diaries
Scopes

Features, study stories and explorations of patient culture
Rounds

Inside the minds of healthcare providers

Diagnosis

Scopes

Is It Better to Get a Diagnosis Over the Phone?

It's becoming more common for doctors to call patients with serious medical news.

By Allie Volpe

Your Guide to Getting a Second Opinion

Don't feel guilty about questioning your doctor's verdict.

By Bahar Gholipour