I just got back from a visit to a specialist I hadn’t needed to see in over 15 years. It was amazing. Not for the procedure; I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. The diagnosis wasn’t great either, but it ...

BABY. BABIES YOUNGER THAN SIX MONTHS OLD ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE FLU SHOT, AND DOCTORS SAY MOMS WHO ARE VACCINATED CAN PASS SOME OF THAT PROTECTION ONTO THEIR BABY. ONCE THE BABY IS BORN. PEDIATRICIAN ...

Everyone probably has that one doctor visit they’ll never forget—the one that left them shaken, voiceless, and even laughing. But what happens when the people we trust with our bodies turn out to be ...

Get organized to get the most from those few minutes with the doctor. March 3, 2009 — -- Most patients have a limited amount of time to express themselves during a doctor's visit. Indeed, ...

Q: I feel so rushed during my doctor’s appointments. There’s hardly any time for my doctor to get to know me or to address what concerns me the most. What can I do with these hurried 15-minute visits?

Michele Andrews had been seeing her internist in Northampton, Massachusetts for about 10 years. She was happy with the care, although she did start to notice it was harder to get an appointment. This ...

Q: I feel so rushed during my doctor’s appointments. There’s hardly any time for my doctor to get to know me or to address what concerns me the most. What can I do with these hurried 15-minute visits?

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their ...