How to Be Friends With Your Doctor
Whether you know your derm from book club or you follow your PCP on social media, here are guidelines for having doctor-friends.
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No, Your Doctor (Probably) Doesn’t Double the Amount You Drink
Apparently, it's a myth that doctors automatically assume patients drink twice as much as they claim.
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Does Your Doctor Ask You About Sex?
Sexual health is an aspect of health, and experts say it should be part of the conversation during routine visits.
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Should You Be Tracking Your Health to Help Out Your Doctor?
To augment virtual care, more healthcare providers are advising patients to take their vitals, or monitor other physiological functions, themselves.
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Is the Doctor’s Office the Right Place for a ‘Plus-One’?
A lot of patients are bringing "health supporters" into the exam room.
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Why More People Are Going to the Doctor in Groups
At a shared medical appointment, it’s just you, a few doctors and a room full of strangers.
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How to Protect Yourself Against Interrupting Doctors
In one study, doctors let patients speak for 11 seconds, on average, before butting in.
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These Two Things Set ‘Good’ Doctors Apart
A social psychologist discusses the appeal of a doctor who "gets it" and "gets you."
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