No Test is Perfect
Whether this is a blood test or an imaging scan or stress test, all tests have some flaws. I didn’t understand this when I started
Whether this is a blood test or an imaging scan or stress test, all tests have some flaws. I didn’t understand this when I started
I imagine we can all relate to this scenario. You schedule a doctor’s appointment for 10am. The nurse tells you to arrive at 9:40 for
Brand name drugs vs generic drugs. What’s the difference? This has always caused a lot of confusion for patients. Every drug has 2 names, one
The practice of medicine has never been an exact science. While medical trials and technological advances have significantly helped further the practice of medicine, there
What should I bring to the doctor? It’s a question that is rarely asked. Being prepared for your doctor’s visit will help you and your
Alcohol is an important facet in American life. We use it to celebrate, to relax and to bond to one another. People frequently ask me
Most of you reading this have had a medical imaging scan of some type before. I cannot remember a single day of practice during which
The History of the Present Illness (HPI) is one of the first things we learn in medical school. It is the story of your symptoms.