You wait 45 minutes in the exam room when the doctor finally walks in. They seem rushed. A few questions, a quick exam, a ...

Many patients deal with dismissive and rushed doctors. Poor bedside manner may be due to the healthcare system.

ATLANTA - When it comes to our cellphones, many of us are guilty of some pretty bad manners. We'll talk on the phone pretty much anytime, anywhere. Even in the exam room at the doctor's office. "It's ...

A new study suggests that people with advanced cancer prefer doctors communicate with them face-to-face with just a notepad in hand rather than repeatedly using a computer. These findings will be ...

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Telemedicine has been praised as a cost-effective way to link doctors and patients, enabling physicians to monitor their medical conditions and consult with specialists in a way that overcomes time ...

Innovative doctors' offices are renovating with disability rights and accessibility in mind, from wheelchair lifts to quiet ...

On a recent day, while waiting in a doctor’s examination room, I pondered some of the subtle, and often not so subtle, daily indignities of NWB: Navigating While Black. I arrived 20 minutes early for ...