These days, the only limiting parameter to gun ownership seems to be how many people you wish to kill in a brief time, says Dr Lundberg.

Giving up a systems job for direct primary care helped Dr Julie Gunther revive her spirit for family practice.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights one of the week's important news stories for primary care.

Representatives of the Hospital for Special Surgery describe their successful three-part approach to helping patients and providers.

A baby with jaundice recently died as a result of the parents' religious beliefs. Should parental authority be overridden for a sick child?

What is the best way to discuss a terminal diagnosis with a patient? Experts in palliative care weigh in.

Faster-acting insulins are especially beneficial for patients on continuous glucose monitors who are keeping track of glucose peaks and valleys.

An alternative to living wills and POLST documents is less subject to interpretation and most valuable in a disaster, says Dr Mirarchi.

How can you communicate with difficult family members about end-of-life decisions? How can you get the conversation started? Palliative care experts offer their suggestions.

About 75% of med students and residents use psychoactive drugs. When does use become abuse, and what can we do about it?