My Patient Was Dying, but Would His Wife Accept It?

She asked about a liver transplant. I told her he was too sick. I had the sense that she felt solely responsible for her ...
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How often do physicians encounter 'difficult' patients?

Meta-analysis points to characteristics associated with perceived difficulty ...
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As difficult patient interactions continue to rise, here is how to handle them

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At least once a week, Emily L. Weis, MD, MS, says she has a challenging consult or patient interaction in her ...
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How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients

Every dentist has probably had patients with unrealistic expectations, a penchant for practice-hopping, or not complying with treatment plans. One presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 ...
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Review Explores Prevalence and Characteristics of ‘Difficult Patients’

Prevalence of difficult encounters among clinic patients was 0.17; characteristics that increased difficulty included depression, chronic pain. HealthDay News — Providers perceive 17% of clinic ...