Doctor's Advice

What to ask your doctor before any elective surgery

Six questions every patient should ask before consenting to an elective procedure, written by a senior consultant.

The second opinion is not an insult. It is good medicine.

Asking for a second opinion is one of the most under-used tools in patient safety. A practising oncologist explains why.

How to read your own blood test without panicking

A practical guide to reading a routine blood panel — and a reminder that a single out-of-range value is rarely the emergency the internet will tell you it is.

When to actually go to the emergency room — and when not to

A senior emergency physician on the symptoms that genuinely warrant an ER visit, and the ones that are better managed by a same-day clinic call.

Most Heart Attacks Can Be Reversed in the Golden Hours, Says Dr. Devi Shetty