Talking to Patients in the 21st Century Talking to Patients in the 21st Century

Zuger A. — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Styles of parenting and practicing medicine have followed remarkably similar trajectories over the last half-century, with authoritarian tones firmly banished from both arenas, and the old phrases of admonition and advice overhauled to communicate cheerful encouragement, mutual understanding, and respect. It is only a matter of time before “Good job!” and its equivalents are heard as often in the nation's examination rooms as on its playgrounds.

Food, Skin Allergies Have Increased in US Children

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The prevalence of food and skin allergies among children younger than 18 years has increased since the late 1990s, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

JAMA: Allergy Topic Collection

Talking to Patients in the 21st Century Talking to Patients in the 21st Century

Food, Skin Allergies Have Increased in US Children