Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door, and asking if they mind him recording their conversation. He hits a button on his mobile phone, checks that it is ...

Last week I got a call from an automated robot scheduler informing me that in order to continue with my current primary care provider, I needed to schedule a physical exam. This was just routine ...

Physicians should review the patient's medical chart before the appointment. While brief small talk is fine, patients should avoid lengthy personal conversations to ensure the appointment stays on ...