Patients

Reduced antibiotic prescription lowers patient satisfaction

The inappropriate use and prescribing of antibiotics is contributing to the development of resistant bacteria.

Dec 07, 2015, 16:55 PM IST

Patients prefer password-protected test results

The goal of the study was to try to better understand patient preferences so as to improve doctor-patient communication.

Nov 02, 2015, 16:01 PM IST

Respect for doctors getting eroded: J P Nadda

Urging medical practitioners to show compassion and kindness while treating patients, Health Minister J P Nadda today said the high respect held by people for doctors is getting "eroded" due to increasing complaints of rude behavior.

Oct 18, 2015, 18:01 PM IST

New test to predict relapse of testicular cancers

Scientists have developed a new test to identify patients who are at risk of suffering a relapse from testicular cancer.

Oct 17, 2015, 17:41 PM IST

New programme for patients, pregnant women in Odisha

In order to help patients and pregnant women from inaccessible areas reach their nearest hospital or motorable road, a new programme has been launched in Rayagada district of Odisha under which 183 remote villages will be provided with a specially-designed sling each.

Oct 04, 2015, 17:34 PM IST