A Times investigation found that being banned from operating assisted living homes in California didn’t stop people from ...

Handling Violence at a Visit Most difficult patients you see won’t become violent, but there are some early signs to be aware of so you can de-escalate the situation. Some of those signs are ...

The following vital tips can benefit healthcare professionals and their difficult patient encounters. Active listening is the latest buzzword/hot topic in communication. A key aspect of active ...

I can't give these patients everything they want. Maybe no one can. I am Don Quixote with an M.D. degree. I joust with windmills, but my windmills fight back. How not to care for difficult ...

Remote medical receptionists are the first point of contact for patients in any healthcare facility. Their role is crucial in ensuring the ...

One presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting advised how clinicians can handle "red flag" patients. Some of the most important ways to manage difficult patients are through ...

Unlike with a traditional blood draw, the patient does not see the needle go into the arm nor the tubes of blood. The process takes about two minutes and has a 95% success rate on the first attempt.

Hospitals and health systems largely decide how their charity care programs work and who qualifies, which can limit access to ...

Being told you have cancer at any age is tragic. But at a time when you're contemplating having a family or starting a career, patients have to make difficult decisions about how or when they're ...

More research is needed to determine drivers of inhaler costs and patient knowledge on available financial assistance, ...

Let's be blunt. It's hard to care for difficult patients. It's sometimes impossible to actually like them. This species of sick individuals tends to strain time, patience, and resources.