Chlamydia infection is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STI can cause people to become sterile.

An anxiety disorder can make you feel nervous or apprehensive, even without a clear reason. Certain anxiety disorders can cause intense feelings of fear or panic. You may even have physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat or dizziness. Treatment is available.

Treatment can often keep prostate cancer under control. Your care team will advise a treatment plan for you. Learn more about how this is done.

Cancer that starts in the prostate is called prostate cancer. It can grow and spread beyond the prostate, threatening health and life. Here's what you need to know.

Learn about the different types of thyroid cancer as well as treatment options.

When the brain receives conflicting signals, or when there is a problem with blood flow, dizziness or fainting can happen.

During each clinical encounter, there are moments that arise naturally as ideal "teaching moments." Here's a quick summary of how to apply the ideas to a typical patient encounter to build trust and compliance.

This is helpful information about what to look for when selecting online educational materials for your patients.

Patient information extends your office visit beyond the few minutes you can spend face-to-face. You can increase compliance and cooperation even further by using patient education materials in ways that help patients learn and remember more of your advice.

Use these tips to help you maximize each patient encounter. They'll help you get your message across in a clear, understandable way.