Handling Violence at a Visit Most difficult patients you see won’t become violent, but there are some early signs to be aware ...

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 ...

Up to 20% of patients requiring mechanical ventilation will suffer from difficult weaning (the need of more than 7 days of weaning after the first spontaneous breathing trial), which may depend on ...

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

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 ...