The author's quest to find out what went wrong with a "routine' needle biopsy was met by a stony wall of silence.

Important as it is to find the right people, keeping them happy and productive is key to a successful practice.

It's still possible—with a solid banking relationship, a sharp business plan, and ample collateral.

From timetables to training, implementing a new system is more about people than computers.

After a drug-seeking patient assaulted him, the author truly understood how vulnerable some doctors are.

Federal regulators are less suspicious of doctors who prescribe opioids for patients, but barriers to adequate treatment remain.

Once a patient requests medical services—and you agree to supply those services—you might be liable if something goes awry.

Small changes can make a big difference. This doctor learned to be a better physician—from his mistakes.

Your obligations when a terminally ill patient insists that you "take all measures" to fight an illness.