How far does doctor-patient confidentiality extend? [more inside]
posted by msali on Jun 27, 2009 - 9 answers

When, if ever, is it reasonable to ask for a preemptive test? Given a family history of congestive heart failure I'm wondering how reasonable it is to reguest a MUGA or echocardiogram just to allay (or confirm) my own worries. I'm definitely already going to see a doctor, so I'm not asking for medical advice. I guess I am asking for perspective to help me frame my request with my physician. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Can anyone personally recommend a skin specialist in Melbourne, Australia? [more inside]
posted by Coaticass on Dec 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Dear doctors, nurses, undertakers, anatomists, and other professional seers of the secrets of the human body: how does your daily interaction with the inner workings of man affect the way you see your friends and lovers? [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Nov 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I seem to remember an American TV medical drama in which one of the subplots concerned a patient who had died... but didn't realize he was dead. His ghost wandered around seeking treatment and couldn't understand why nobody paid attention to him. The show may have been "ER" but I'm not sure. Any one else remember this?
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese on Aug 11, 2006 - 8 answers

Medical Professionals and Savvy Patients: what advice can you give for working with Doctors most effectively? If I'm not satisfied, should I look for new doctors, or revise my approach, or both? [more inside]
posted by weston on Aug 17, 2005 - 10 answers

Do comatose patients dream? Do they remember those dreams when they wake up? [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Nov 9, 2004 - 33 answers