Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains a clinical challenge in the 21 st century. It's the most
commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and also the most common reason for …

The traditional style of medical decision-making in which doctors take sole responsibility for
treatment decisions is being challenged. Attempts are being made to promote shared …

The Patient-Centered Clinical Method (PCCM) has been a core tenet of the practice and
teaching of medicine since the first edition of Patient-Centered Medicine-Transforming the …

Objective.—To identify specific communication behaviors associated with malpractice
history in primary care physicians and surgeons. Design.—Comparison of communication …

To be unforgiving is harmful. The inability to come to terms with one's anger or strife often
can lead to stress disorders, mental health disorders, and relationship problems …

Context Despite the best efforts of health care practitioners, medical errors are inevitable.
Disclosure of errors to patients is desired by patients and recommended by ethicists and …

The need for today's patients to be health literate is greater than ever, because medical care
has grown increasingly complex. We treat our patients with an ever-increasing array of …

ContextA small number of physicians experience a disproportionate share of malpractice
claims and expenses. If malpractice risk is related in large measure to factors such as patient …

Plans for improving safety in medical care often ignore the patient's perspective. The active
role of patients in their care should be recognised and encouraged. Patients have a key role …

Background Patient advocates and safety experts encourage adoption of transparent health
records, but sceptics worry that shared notes may offend patients, erode trust or promote …