Medical students who watch and try to emulate the techniques and behaviors of physicians on popular medical dramas can gain emotional knowledge about patients and about themselves.

Physicians should recognize the influence that small gift-giving has on prescribing patterns and consequently interactions between pharmaceutical representatives and medical students and residents should be limited.

A physician argues against the use of placebo medications in routine clinical care situations where the medication may be warranted but the patient has not been fully informed about the treatment.

Traditional physicians' garb changed from black to white at the time that antiseptic practices became common in medicine. White coats gained symbolic value, and Arnold P. Gold, MD, instituted annual ceremony for medical students.

Two physicians discuss the importance of developing good bedside manners in conjunction with a high level of technical expertise.

Two physicians discuss the importance of developing good bedside manners in conjunction with a high level of technical expertise.

Two researchers argue in favor of training physicians to better understand and practice the tenets of medical professionalism.

Residency programs should include a system composed of night float teams, wide cross-coverage, and effective communication at the time of patient hand-off in order to maintain an 80-hour work week.

A historical look at dermatological testing and the regulations that have been enacted to protect the patients who test skin care products.

Two physicians offer commentaries on the best course of action for a part-time janitor with no health insurance to receive the proper standard of care for his chronic recurrent prostatitis.