Introduction Religious beliefs are a crucial sociocultural factor that plays a role in the doctor-patient relationship. With religion being historically heavily intertwined with the medical field since 3000 BC, the interconnections of the two in the modern day are crucial … Read more

Introduction Starting in the 1990s (following the 1980s crack addiction), the use of opioid medications began to rise for reasons surrounding patient care.[1] The introduction of opioids as prescription drugs was well-intentioned and focused on relieving patients’ pain. Another intention … Read more

Introduction to Alternative Medicine and Allopathic Medicine The term alternative medicine was coined in the 1800s to distinguish between care systems of the Eastern world and care systems of the West – which are referred to as allopathic medicine. Allopathic … Read more

Child autonomy in the doctor-patient relationship is a complex issue that involves balancing the child’s right to self-determination with the need for protection and guidance from parents and healthcare providers. There are many nuances to child autonomy in medical settings, … Read more

The doctor-patient relationship is not impervious to the financial stressors of the American healthcare system. With only 54.5 percent of Americans being covered by employer-based insurance, the country’s patchwork system serves almost two-fifths of its population on Medicare and Medicaid, … Read more