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 ...

One Redditor stirred up discussion by sharing a dystopian device hanging on the wall in an exam room. A for-profit medical system has hobbled the United States for decades. In the 1980s, it was ...

Most of us walk into a doctor’s office expecting three basics: respect, clear explanations, and control over what happens to our bodies. That’s not asking for a lot. It’s the minimum standard for ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have recently begun seeing a new physician who dictates into a recorder during my entire exam. I find this very off-putting and don't know what to do. Here is an example: Doctor: ...

Telemedicine has become a permanent part of healthcare after COVID, though gaps in age, race, and digital access still shape who uses it.