In an ideal world, a doctor is also the patient advocate. Unfortunately, doctors don’t always fulfill this role. Here are six ways a patient advocate can work with your doctor.

We all know that medical errors can be anywhere from annoying to catastrophic for patients. While you can’t eliminate 100% of the risk of medical errors, you can become a partner in the effort. Here’s how.

There’s a dizzying array of fitness, health, and wellness apps. To help you sort through them, here are five indispensable mobile health care apps you can use to track medications, find or even meet with doctors, and more.

When you see a doctor, always review their notes at the end of the visit. If you don’t, you could be missing crucial information.