Veteran becomes first VA patient to undergo groundbreaking epilepsy treatment

Cutting-edge epilepsy treatment changes the life of Army Veteran In 1980, when Robert Lindemann enlisted in the Army National Guard at 17, he was following a proud family tradition. His…

At the end of a long day I made a mistake at work. No patient was harmed and yet it weighs on me | Ranjana Srivastava

My patients’ needs are varied and complex. Each interaction leaves a residue until the individual concerns blur into a dense mass, most requiring medical oversight The other day, I made…

The patient who loves buying lettuce for his daughter-in-law – and what his case teaches us about shared decision-making in medicine | Ranjana Srivastava

Doctors should recommend treatment accompanied by conversations about the pros and cons for the individuals who are in front of them Weeks before major surgery, a patient cancels his appointment…