Inconveniences during hospitalization are often unavoidable, but many of its frustrations can be eased through better communication, clearer expectations, and other practical improvements in inpati...

Sometimes the most caring answer is no.

Some handy responses I keep in my back pocket for patients’ common questions

CARDIO-TTRansform offers a lesson in looking beyond topline results to understand what the findings really mean for patient care.

Practicing medicine not only provides clinicians with intellectual fulfillment — but allows them to bear witness to inspiring life stories.

At the end of the day, what patients really want to know is: 1) Can I trust you? and 2) Am I going to be okay?

AI can be a helpful tool for physicians, but only if you know what questions to ask.

A heart transplant patient taught Dr. Michelle Kittleson that symptoms aren’t always medical.

Clinical decisions should be driven by the patient’s medical needs, not by physician concerns about their status, expectations, or perceptions.

A cardiologist learns that end-of-life care is an iterative process that begins with honesty and trust.