As a primary care physician, a significant part of my job is helping patients better understand and deal with the public health issues that affect our society—whether it’s the dangers of smoking ...

Giving and receiving affirmative consent before hooking up or having sex (also known as "yes means yes") is always important. Now more than ever, it's imperative that you explicitly ask your partner ...

Obtaining valid consent is a fundamental part of providing quality care and a key ethical and legal requirement in medicine. Issues around consent can, however, trip up even the most experienced ...