Now considered an essential part of quality care for patients with diabetes, the clinical foot exam is a key component of preventative care. Conducting regular foot exams every six months can reduce ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Alzheimer’s disease is essentially a significant form of dementia, and examining and treating these patients ...

Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns with another installment in his Just a Minute, Doc video series, this time focusing on the necessary steps in conducting a successful new patient exam. Check out more videos ...

In a small "proof of principle" study, stroke researchers have found that a simple, one-minute eye movement exam performed at the bedside worked better than an MRI to distinguish new strokes from ...

The introduction of electronic health records is transforming the healthcare industry and patient care. With the advent of EHRs, a physician has a patient’s medical history along with access to ...

Independent optometry faces a significant challenge: patients often arrive unprepared for their 45-minute annual eye exam, ...

Patient surveys are redefining "quality" health care—and increasingly determining which hospitals are named the best of the ...

Doctors sometimes encourage patients to write down their concerns prior to an office visit. But what if patients could type the reasons for their visit right into the electronic health record (EHR), ...

Patients value direct, independent access to their medical exams, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Fragmentation of health ...

Some practices have patients fill out the questionnaire before their visit via the practice portal or after they arrive at a kiosk in the lobby. A clipboard with an attached pen will also do nicely; ...