Important paperwork to take to a doctor’s appointment includes insurance cards, medical records, and a list of current medications. However, the necessary paperwork may vary depending on the ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their ...

We've had a spike in flu cases in Texas and in Austin since Christmas. People feel awful: high fever, body aches, stomach issues and congestion. When they call their primary care doctors to get a same ...

The average doctor’s appointment lasts just 18 minutes, but studies say most patients are not using that time wisely. Researchers say nearly 80% of patients lie or withhold information from their ...

BABY. BABIES YOUNGER THAN SIX MONTHS OLD ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE FLU SHOT, AND DOCTORS SAY MOMS WHO ARE VACCINATED CAN PASS SOME OF THAT PROTECTION ONTO THEIR BABY. ONCE THE BABY IS BORN. PEDIATRICIAN ...