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By: Suzi Q 38

I know a little bit about my condition. I study a little so that I can ask the right questions before I go in. If I am going to an initial visit, I have the time to ask my questions. If it is a...

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By: f. lusu

one of my relatives has had diabetes for 50 years.she has spent those years gaining knowledge about her condition,new treatments, and the best diet needed to keep healthy. when she asks questions,she...

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By: JPedersenB

Exactly! However, just try asking pesky questions or challenging your doctor. It is not a very pleasant experience…

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By: carolynthomas

Hello Steve and thanks for this overview of a challenging reality. I too was shocked by the Health Affairs report on the Palo Alto patient focus groups (and wrote about this at: “When You Fear Being...

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By: Rob Burnside

Part of the problem stems from the commercialization of medicine. Here (and elsewhere, I suspect) physicians are routinely featured in advertisements like star athletes, or political candidates. This...

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