A good doctor-patient relationship is one of the best things you can do for your health. But selecting a doctor isn’t as easy as just picking one from the phone book. Personalities, ...

When your family doctor refers you to a specialist, you might assume it's because that specialist has a great track record and an established rep. But that specialist might just have a great PR guy.

Usually, referral sources will tell you to call if ... Be sure to copy the referring physician on all the tests, op notes, and discharge summaries. Offer to send the patient back for presurgical ...