Practice Tips

Instead of counting on the organizers of a CME event to be perfectly organized, take this advice to ensure you’re prepared

Improving communication between your office and your lab results in greater efficiency and better care for your patient

Make staff aware of system rules, know who has access and get professional help

Yup, 45—in honour of the Medical Post’s 45th year of publishing

At least 5% of the population is estimated to suffer hypochondriasis, with many more struggling with milder forms of health anxiety. Of course, online medical sites and hospital-based TV series aren’t doing anything to ease patients’ concerns. How should doctors best communicate with and treat these patients? Here are six tips from the experts.

Doctors can learn as much as they teach, and don’t always have to lead the group