Doctors should be mindful when it comes to how they interact with patients — and a new study suggests there are phrases they ...

The study’s authors surveyed 20 clinicians, reviewed literature, and used their experiences to put together best practices when it comes to hard conversations between doctors and patients.

As a result, patients are left frightened or helpless due to a lack of sensitive communication. “Certain never words can ...

Dismissive or uncaring comments from doctors can damage trust and hinder clear communication and appropriate care.

Seriously ill patients and family members face intense emotional suffering, and researchers, including a Texas A&M University ...

Many patients with rheumatic diseases refrain from telling their doctors about all physical and emotional symptoms they’re ...

Indeed they have even become “hyped” and patient organisations and doctors are faced with challenging conversations with people with blood cancer, as CAR-T therapies are still only approved ...