Healthcare has entered its consumer era. Not because patients suddenly want care to feel like retail, but because access to ...

Your first appointment at Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a time for you and your care team to meet. You will talk about your diagnosis, disease outlook and likely treatment. This visit is also a time for ...

Your first appointment at Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a time for you and your hematologist-oncologist to meet. You might meet your advanced practice provider, too. You will talk about your diagnosis, ...

Making your first doctor’s appointment can feel like a big step and may leave you feeling like you don’t know where to start. However, taking time to prepare and understanding what to expect can help ...

If you've tried to lose weight for a while, you may have some anxiety about what to expect. It's normal to be nervous before your first appointment. At your first appointment, your doctor will talk ...

Going to the doctor for the first time on your own can be stressful. You may feel anxiety, concern, or fear. A little preparation can help build confidence and ensure your appointment goes well.

There are many reasons you may be going to see a rheumatologist for the first time. You likely have symptoms like joint pain and stiffness, fever, fatigue, or issues with your muscles, veins, or skin.

During your first visit, your oncologist will explain more about your breast cancer, such as the type and where exactly the cancer may be. The two of you will review your treatment options, and which ...

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University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Stephen Mitchell, DMD, professor of pediatric dentistry in the School of Dentistry, answers questions about when to book a child’s first appointment and how to ...

My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...