In addition to patient-physician collaboration, Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH, highlights the importance of patient advocacy, whether in the clinical trial approval process or public policy. In this ...

In January 2024, The New York Times Magazine published a provocative article titled: "Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia?" This seemingly extreme question reignited a debate among doctors ...

The discussion centers on the effective use of ethical persuasion in clinical settings. The main focus is on encouraging patients to agree with treatment recommendations. The approach emphasizes that ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Medical emergencies can happen at any time. But what happens if you are unable to make decisions for yourself about the treatment you want to receive? As part of our “Ask the ...

Providing patient-centered education and navigation support significantly increases consent rates for genomic testing, making ...

Researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center are developing a tool to help patients with prostate cancer better understand the potential risks and rewards of their treatment options. And ...

For most patients, a diagnosis is just the beginning of an uncertain journey filled with long wait times, fragmented ...

In the first full week of 2026, Geisinger’s northeastern Pennsylvania hospitals saw a historic surge in patients.

A new bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to allow patients to designate who can make medical decisions on their ...

Tim Spencer-Lane explains how the Mental Health Act 2025 reforms the law on detaining people with mental health needs ...