One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is where to find a doctor who knows about headache. There are quite a few resources available if you know where to look. The American Council for Headache Education has a searchable online database of docs who…
Looking for ways to make your visits to the doctor less cumbersome? Straight from the Doc gives you the inside scoop, covering the following topics. Best time of day to have an appointment Worst time of day to have an appointment Worst days to have…
The more horror stories I hear, the more I realize how lucky I’ve been finding doctors. I haven’t avoided crackpots entirely, but most of my care has terrific care. Some of this is because I’ve lived in two cities with large programs in academic medicine,…
When doctors and patients talk to one another, it’s through a phone call about 25% of the time, according to a study published in The Journal of General Internal Medicine. While this is a useful way to interact, misunderstandings can lead to problems ranging from…