
Houston Matters
Can bedside manner be too well-mannered?
Posted on · We consider the communication challenges some doctors face when talking with their patients, particularly in discussions about nutrition and obesity.
Posted on · We consider the communication challenges some doctors face when talking with their patients, particularly in discussions about nutrition and obesity.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.
Posted on · Hospital officials and front-line workers say removing the state’s mask mandate is premature.
Posted on · Physician practices in Texas are facing serious financial pressures as fewer patients come in to seek care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Improving doctor-patient relationships, how people with disabilities are represented in film and TV, and Banned Books Week.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: METRO votes on some key transit measures, the latest in the trial of the accused shooter in Santa Fe, how a business in Greater Houston helped save a life in Scotland, a local veteran shares memories of World War II, and performers from the World Doctors Orchestra.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The mayor's commission on gun violence unveils its legislative priorities. Jeff Skilling is released from a halfway house. We discuss efforts to address the doctor shortage in Texas. Writer Valeria Luiselli talks about her latest novel. And we learn about a performance art festival.
Posted on · Three Houstonians in the nursing field discuss how their profession is perceived and other challenges they face today.
Posted on · Houston Matters learns about several options families have when considering patient's comfort in end-of-life decisions.
Posted on · The law regulates DNR order procedures, and even adds criminal penalties, in certain cases
Posted on · Doctors are telling families to refill prescriptions now. Other physicians are giving away drugs to make sure patients have enough if the Children's Health Insurance Program goes unfunded
Posted on · We learn about the practice of direct primary care, which bypasses health insurance entirely. Doctors don’t accept any insurance and charge patients directly for whatever care they need.
Posted on · Prepare to joust over bills with hospitals, medical providers and insurers. You can win by being smart and assertive and acting before a test or treatment is administered
Posted on · A new survey examines the opinions of doctors and consumers regarding the cost of healthcare and how to reduce it.
Posted on · Physicians Committee says there are 12 hospitals in the country that have a McDonald's, including Houston's Ben Taub Hospital, which is owned by Harris County.