"I can't ask my doctor that!" (answers to embarrassing medical questions)

Article Abstract:

Common questions that frequently remain unasked due to patients' embarrassment are about bodily excretions and functions such as sweat, gas, hair growth, incontinence and constipation. The most embarrassing issues to discuss are painful intercourse and lack of sexual desire.

Methods, Help-seeking behavior, Help seeking behavior

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Is your doctor cutting corners?

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the actions of doctors in cutting corners with health care are presented. Five signs of such action are identified, such as advice to switch medication, in addition with guidelines on the action which should be taken by the patient in response.

Care and treatment, Management, Economic aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Patients, Patient care

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"Med school - at my age?" (middle-age woman become doctor)

Article Abstract:

A woman who decided at 37 to attend medical school asserts that her maturity helped her balance the competing demands of family and school as well as deal well with colleagues and patients and their families.

Personal narratives, Medical students, Career changes

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