Last week, Lown president Dr. Vikas Saini was presented with the Donabedian International Award. In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Saini shared his vision for a future of medicine that uses new technologies for socially responsible goals, while still keeping empathy and the human connection in medicine at the forefront. More
Most Americans want to die at home, but we're not giving family caregivers the support they need to manage end-of-life care for their loved ones. More
Asking the right questions can help cut through the mess of medical misinformation that often leads to overuse. More
Health care systems are not always built to accommodate caregivers into the care team, but including caregivers into the conversation can provide essential information to clinicians about the patient's health. More
A recent study shows the impact of asking "Do you want everything done?" for critically ill patients and their family members. More
What a new study tells us about implementing shared decision making for older adults with multiple chronic conditions. More
A new study examines the definition of informed consent and finds that patients want to know much more than clinicians usually tell them. More
When you're facing a serious illness, navigating the health care system can be just as difficult as managing your physical health. In the latest edition of NPR's Life Kit series, Shannon Brownlee and other experts provide tips on how patients can maintain control over their health care in stressful situations. More
What do advanced cancer patients expect from their clinicians and how does this affect their treatment? More
How do we get the right care in a health system that emphasizes doing more instead of doing better? The key is asking the right questions. More