Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful times for patients and their loved ones. When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage ...

Investing time in upfront patient communication improves self-management, builds trust, and reduces the need for long-term ...

On both sides of the patient-physician relationship, there are opportunities for improvement in communication and listening. In particular, healthcare providers must recognize patients’ capabilities ...

Unprecedented numbers of patients have been placed on mechanical ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being connected to a ventilator can take a massive toll on the body and mind, and we know ...

Effective communication is one of the foundations of good nursing care. The honest forms of nurse-patient communication include verbal and non-verbal communication (e.g., body language, facial ...

Between 2020 and 2025, patient-written messages increased 153%, according to the study in JAMA. But office visits also rose, ...

Patients were satisfied with receiving their lung cancer screening (LCS) pulmonary nodule results via letter and considered the amount of information provided in the letter appropriate. Study Design: ...

Earlier this month, a newer patient came in to see me for a check-up and discussion about her extremely high cholesterol level. In her late 50s with a family history of early-age heart attack, she was ...

A computer analysis of hundreds of thousands of secure email messages between doctors and patients found that most doctors use language that is too complex for their patients to understand. The study ...

NAPLES, Fla., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN - HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB: HLYK), a leader in healthcare technology, patient engagement, and care coordination, today announced the launch of ...

Searching for a doctor or clinic online often means moving between provider websites, map listings, social media pages a ...