A doctor and his patient who needed a heart transplant created a bond over their shared love of music. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.

During my introduction to flying status as a flight surgeon, at headquarters, Strategic Air Command (SAC), US Air Force, I was introduced to the “wingman” principle. I was to be the squadron and ...

As a doctor and a patient, I have experienced the compartmentalization that is necessary to function in both roles. However, this can lead to a fragmented sense of identity, making it difficult to ...

With a limited amount of allotted time and a pressing health matter to discuss, a trip to the doctor’s office can sometimes feel like a high-stakes event. Even the most routine visits can leave you ...

The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most critical elements in delivering effective and compassionate care. Research shows trust and communication between doctors and patients can ...

A third person is just a third wheel in a trusting doctor-patient relationship. Yale-New Haven Hospital and affiliated clinics have a rule that a chaperone must be present for any examination of ...

In a typical presidential election year, voters might wonder how the candidates’ views stack up on issues such as abortion, tax cuts, gun rights and immigration policy. But this year, as a 78-year-old ...

Former President Joe Biden’s longtime physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor exited a House Oversight Committee deposition Wednesday after citing federally protected doctor-patient privilege and pleading the ...