Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are being increasingly integrated into routine clinical practice to enhance individual patient care. This has been driven by recognition of the benefits of PROs in ...

I’ve written before about the patient’s role in creating a good relationship with their doctor: Be on time for your appointments; write down your questions and concerns; don’t waste time on chitchat; ...

Kimberly Westrich, MA, of the National Pharmaceutical Council, addresses the benefits of incorporating patient-centricity throughout the health care system to foster more accurate and better quality ...

Kimberly Westrich, MA, discusses how patient engagement can revolutionize health care decision-making and break down barriers to accessing necessary medicines and care. By collaborating with patients ...

Bariatric surgery is no simple thing. It requires preparation and an understanding of post-operative realities. Still, it can be an effective, safe, and enduring therapy for weight loss — but only for ...

The way patients and healthcare providers interact has drastically changed over time, yet remnants of outdated models still linger today. Traditionally, patients were seen as passive recipients of ...

The following article is written by Mary Sturm, VP of clinical operations for Surgical Management Professionals. As the saying goes, “You only have one chance to make a first impression.” For many of ...

It doesn't matter if you are Black, white or other at Richfield Medical Clinic — you'll get screened for colorectal cancer when it's your time. More than 70% of the clinic's eligible patients were ...

A study of individuals with a medical diagnosis in Romania found that individuals with high-K fitness who were in a romantic relationship were much more likely to be activated patients—i.e., to take ...