A doctor and his patient who needed a heart transplant created a bond over their shared love of music. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story. 21 Pictures Of Celebrities Who "Disappeared Out Of ...

During my introduction to flying status as a flight surgeon, at headquarters, Strategic Air Command (SAC), US Air Force, I was introduced to the “wingman” principle. I was to be the squadron and ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Physician burnout is a real issue that continues to grow and threatens the quality of ...

It’s the season of goblins, scary movies — and ghosts. It’s an appropriate time, I think, to discuss a situation I’m seeing more and more: medical ghosting. The term “ghosting,” which came in to our ...

As a doctor and a patient, I have experienced the compartmentalization that is necessary to function in both roles. However, this can lead to a fragmented sense of identity, making it difficult to ...

The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most critical elements in delivering effective and compassionate care. Research shows trust and communication between doctors and patients can ...

Physicians have worked to earn the trust of their patients for nearly 2,400 years, dating back to the days of Hippocrates, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Robert Pearl covers the people, tech and business of healthcare. After decades of “doctor knows best,” the traditional ...

A third person is just a third wheel in a trusting doctor-patient relationship. Yale-New Haven Hospital and affiliated clinics have a rule that a chaperone must be present for any examination of ...

In a typical presidential election year, voters might wonder how the candidates’ views stack up on issues such as abortion, tax cuts, gun rights and immigration policy. But this year, as a 78-year-old ...