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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

They described the former World Cup winner as a difficult patient who resisted treatment. Maradona battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for decades. Allegations that negligence by his health team ...

More research is needed to determine drivers of inhaler costs and patient knowledge on available financial assistance, according to a poster presentation here.The results of this quality improvement ...

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 ...