Several stories over the past few years have shown some patients have been victimized during medical exams. Here's how to protect yourself. (Getty Images) It’s easy to view your doctor's office as a ...

Tarrytown, New York, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 93% of patients expect their doctor to order a test upon request17% have requested a lab ...

Enough has been said about the lack of patient-centricity of the exam room where the doctor sits ensconced next to the computer, dutifully taking notes, as the patient rattles off a list of maladies.

PHILADELPHIA — Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door, and asking if they mind him recording their conversation. He hits a button on his mobile phone, checks ...

Not that long ago, I was discussing with a group of physicians why I support the use of scribes in the medical office. It decreases the documentation burden on physicians. Scribes, in person or ...

Facing a spike in patient load, increased need for thorough and accurate documentation of patient encounters, and payment tied to patient satisfaction and outcomes, physicians are under an enormous ...