Tag: Doctor patient communication
Blog Posts (5)
May 6, 2013
Another Review of Critical Decisions
Here’s a link to a review of Critical Decisions published in a journal called Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics. The reviewer had some nice things to say, but felt it wasn’t theoretical enough for his liking. Not surprising given that I wr...April 5, 2013
Is It Hazardous to Guess Your Risk of Cancer?
In this two-minute video, I explained why it can be hazardous to take a guess at what your lifetime risk is of experiencing cancer. I describe a study I conducted with, among others, Angie Fagerlin. This is one of my favorite studies, because it is rea...February 1, 2013
Breast Cancer Hotline Reveals Widespread Communication Problem with Doctors
I got an email recently from someone who read Critical Decisions, and who said it resonated with her in part because of work she does with a breast cancer hot line. “I’ve been volunteering as a Helpline worker for Living Beyond Breast Cancer. ...January 28, 2013
The True Immoral Acts Behind The First “Test Tube Baby”
The first test tube baby was born July 25th, 1978 in the north of England. Louise Brown was called the “baby of the century” by some and a “moral abomination” by others. It wasn’t Brown who critics accused of being immoral, of course. S...January 23, 2013
Deciding About Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
As if being diagnosed with breast cancer wasn’t bad enough, many women with this diagnosis face complicated decisions about what kind of medicine or chemotherapy to take, if any, to reduce their chance of cancer recurrence. As I discussed in a rec...News (1)
December 10, 2012 6:19 pm
Medical interpreters help patients, doctors communicate (USA Today)
Going to the doctor can be an uncomfortable and intimidating experience. But imagine if you couldn’t communicate with your doctor or nurse to describe your symptoms or explain your medical history.