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The Pap test is a screening test that checks for cell changes in the cervix, the opening of the uterus. In some cases, it checks for a virus that can cause cervical cancer. If your Pap results were abnormal, you may be worried. But there is no reason to panic. An abnormal Pap test result can mean many things.

Patients who feel that you’ve heard and understood them are more likely to follow your treatment advice. Here are tips to help.

How can you improve patient compliance? Clinical outcome data supports the 3 theories below as predictive models for behavior. The self-efficacy, health beliefs, and stages of change models can all be helpful in determining a patient’s readiness to change.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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