Perspectives

We describe in detail how sensationalism around the coverage of the opioid epidemic and the mounting overdoses takes on a...

We think we’re different from other patients with similar conditions. This belief affects our interactions in healthcare.

We pen a personal letter to Dr. Lamartiniere, who is fighting to appeal his conviction for unlawfully prescribing opioids.

I wrote Burden of Pain for all the Cassandra’s, hoping their curse will one day be lifted and people will...

We analyze internally conducted surveys to see how the perception of pain affects patient behavior during the clinical encounter.

Sterilization is a safe form of permanent birth control, however, patients seeking sterilization often face a number of challenges.

We contextualize the clinical encounter as a game to see how trust affects the rules and payoffs - and the...

Dr. Leap reminds us about the importance of gratitude, even for the mundane.

The long waits for disability assistance often end in denial, because patients don’t have the medical evidence that federal officials...

One key harm that researchers are concerned about, besides the possible extra cost, is the chance of a false-positive result.

A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy.

We unveiled the first of many surveys that capture patient perceptions. We expand on their purpose and disclose future questions.