NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – What do patients want most from their primary care doctors? A thorough physical exam, according to a new survey from the UK. Patients surveyed ranked comprehensive ...

The importance placed on the physical examination in the assessment of patients with cardiovascular disorders appears to be declining, perhaps in part due to a paucity of data showing its value in the ...

As we reported previously, even though about 35 percent of the current U.S. population is considered obese, today's physicians aren't confident that they have the tools to help patients lose weight or ...

Aims The prognostic value of signs of congestion in patients suspected of having chronic heart failure (CHF) is unknown. Our objectives were to define their prevalence and specificity in diagnosing ...

All of us — physicians, patients and payers — need to change our attitudes about routine health checks. MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in ...

Patients Prefer Chemotherapy on the Same Day As Their Medical Oncology Outpatient Appointment The use of time in outpatient cancer clinics is a marker of quality and efficiency. Inefficiencies such as ...

The introduction of electronic health records is transforming the healthcare industry and patient care. With the advent of EHRs, a physician has a patient’s medical history along with access to ...

The gynecology clinic is often a discouraging learning environment for medical students. Although those who complete a third-year clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology may take histories from plenty ...