Adults can say “no” to any aspect of medical treatment that they wish to. This includes recommended diagnostic tests, physical examinations, drugs, or surgeries. This is part of patient consent, which ...

Poland is a board-certified addiction medicine physician, associate professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. I’m writing this with a heating pad on my back, a lukewarm cup of ...

The importance of knowing how to say "no" lies in its ability to protect your mental and emotional well-being. Many people fear the consequences of turning down a request, but by setting clear ...

In everyday life, many people struggle with saying "no" due to fear of rejection, guilt, or the need to please others.

But sometimes the answer isn't so obvious. For example, when you feel excited by saying both yes and no, or anxious about ...

Saying “yes” can feel good, both for the speaker and listener, but being someone who is always “happy to help” can quickly lead to burnout and overwhelm. Saying yes too often can leave little time for ...