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Live+3 Ratings for Week of Oct. 29: ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘A Million Little Things’ Double
The ABC shows “The Good Doctor” and “A Million Little Things” both doubled in the delayed viewing ratings for week 6 of the broadcast season. For the week of Oct. 29, “…
A sick doctor must show up to work. That's wrong.
Doctors are humans and should feel human when they get sick.
Patients much likelier to choose hospital that employs their doctor
When patients have to go to the hospital, they're likely to choose a facility that employs their doctor, a new study suggests. The study, which finds that patients of independent doctors often choose low-cost and high-quality hospitals, hints that not all organizations are successfully integrating care.
Doctors Save Man Who Swallowed 40 Knives
I don't know why he swallowed the knives. Perhaps he won't die.
8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes
By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...
Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home
Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?
3 Ways Obamacare Is Changing How A Hospital Cares For Patients
For the first time, doctors have a financial incentive to keep patients out of the hospital. That's leading to some interesting changes.
The Surprising Health Tip That Doctors And Bosses Should Recommend
A new study found that giving back results in 38 percent fewer hospital stays.
When The Doctor Works For The Insurance Company
Big insurance companies are opening their own doctors' offices and clinics — a strategy that has previously met with mixed results.
Long Waits for Doctors’ Appointments Have Become the Norm
We think we get medical appointments quickly, but that’s not always true.
ER Doctors Reveal the Craziest Things They've Seen at Work
Doctors, Patients Learning To Ask About Health Costs — Or Pay A Steep Price
With consumers shouldering a bigger share of their medical bills, some doctors are learning to talk about treatment options in ways that help patients manage costs. And Kaiser Health News tells th…
Fainting: Serious or not? New screening tool helps doctors decide
A new, simple screening tool promises to help emergency departments decide if a case of fainting heralds a serious condition or if the patient can go home.
First Aid Tricks ER Doctors Wish You Knew
From how to stem bleeding to saving a knocked-out tooth, these are the things you really need to know before an emergency even happens.
The Doctor-Patient Relationship Will Fix Health Care, Not Insurance
Who is at the other end of the stethoscope? Sure, it may be your doctor who is listening intently. But who is making the decisions about your care? Is it you and your doctor, or do insurance functionaries have the real say? Anything that comes between the doctor and the patient is bad for health...
Is There a Doctor in the Town?
Addressing a critical need for more rural physicians, especially for older adults.
Want to help doctors and nurses? Invest in health systems
All over the world, health care workers are putting themselves at risk to care for others. Devex takes a look at the challenges they face and what they need to do their jobs better, more efficiently, and — most importantly — safely.
Why 1 family doctor is important
Having one doctor for your family avoids miscommunication
Why Doctors Are Running Out of Empathy
Walking up to the door of the waiting room, I knew what lay behind it. The gnawing torment would start the day before, or sometimes two days prior. Three parts nausea, two parts dread, and a dash of…
