Tag: patient

A person wearing gloves carefully holds a test tube labeled "HIV Test" while another test tube and an HIV testing form rest on the table.

America’s HIV epidemic and what to expect

Steps physicians can take to prevent and treat patients in the mist of the HIV…

Image of a tablet displaying a calorie counter app, surrounded by a scale, measuring tape, fresh vegetables, vibrant fruits, and a notebook on a wooden surface. The perfect setting for anyone looking to track calories with precision.

Sermo doctors don’t count or track calories to lose weight

Counting calories is one of the most classic, go-to diet tactics for people looking to…

A gloved hand holds a test tube with a positive label reading "Malaria," while an array of colorful test tubes creates a vibrant backdrop.

You Can Contract Malaria Without Contact with Mosquitos

A doctor highlights the rare cases of malaria that didn't involve the patient coming into…

A doctor in a white coat holds a tablet and talks reassuringly to a young woman, one of several minors seated in the medical examination room.

When Minors Disagree with Parents About Treatment

We asked doctors if they've ever experienced a patient who is a minor who wants…

Two people are sitting at a table, where a compassionate doctor in a white coat holds the other person's hand reassuringly. A pen and clipboard are visible on the table.

Are Doctors Prepared to Give Bad News?

One of the most difficult parts of being a doctor is having to deliver bad…

Three healthcare professionals in scrubs and lab coats stand in a hospital, dispelling misconceptions about their roles. The focus is on a man in blue scrubs with a stethoscope, emphasizing his dedication. Two others are in the background, one attentively holding a clipboard.

Drs Share Misconceptions About Their Specialties

Doctors share common misconceptions and stereotypes people have about their specialty

A person in a lab coat sits on a couch, sipping coffee while engrossed in the newspaper headlines.

Doctors Write Their Ideal Medical News Headlines

We are bombarded daily with negative headlines touting ominous news about our health such as,…

A tiny figurine of a man in a suit stands on a stack of coins, symbolizing financial growth and smart retirement planning.

How Much Money Are Drs. Saving for Retirement?

Physicians discuss how much money they think they'll need to comfortably retire

A leg with extensive red and purple bruising on the lower part, its skin stark against the vivid hues, resting on a stool.

Have You Ever Seen Skin This Color?

A doctor posts on behalf of a friend who has skin discoloration on their lower…

A doctor and patient sit at a desk with a laptop, hands folded, engaged in conversation about opioid addiction prevention.

How Can Drs. Prevent A Patient’s Addiction to Opioid Drugs?

By Geoff Crain The United States is in the midst of the worst drug addiction…

A person urgently performs CPR on an individual in a blue shirt, their focused efforts aiming to revive the motionless figure on the ground.

Doctors Share their Off-the-Clock CPR Stories

Doctors share stories of when they were needed outside the hospital to perform CPT

Prescription bottles and pills are scattered on a reflective surface, with one medication bottle lying on its side, spilling several white pills.

What Should I Do With My Extra Medication?

We asked physicians what the safest way for people to dispose of their extra medication…

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