Patients' expectations must match realities of health-care system The Santa Claus conspiracyThe euphemisms we use about death can mislead patients almost as much as telling kids that a fat guy in a red suit visits a billion homes in one night delivering wrapped, commercially available toys Coffee may impair levothyroxine absorption Taking levothyroxine with coffee may impair its intestinal absorption, according to a recent report. Experts gather to discuss patient adherence Experts from across the health profession gathered for a two-day conference in Toronto from November 6-7 for the Strategy Institute's Surgeons missing patients’ distress Government-speak: Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing An exchange of compassion and understanding Fostering an honest relationship with patients not only results in better care for them but also helps them appreciate a doctor’s life LETTER: Egypt travel article an honest—not sarcastic— real-life account More native doctors, please 10 inexpensive ways to spruce up your waiting room First Previous 481 482 483 484 Next Last