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STAT covers a wide range of topics related to the patient experience in health care. On this page you’ll find topics such as patient-centered care, shared decision-making and the role of patients in health care research. This page also includes articles on the challenges that patients face, such as the high cost of care, the lack of access to care and the stigma associated with certain diseases.
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The fraught history of the pelvic exam
STAT Plus: The U.S. has relied on cheap, effective generic drugs for 40 years. Now that promise is under threat
A failing health care system caused my husband’s death
STAT Plus: A new drug offers a rare option for brain cancer treatment — and inspires hopes for more
STAT Plus: Apple will offer millions of AirPod users a hearing aid. Can it convince them to use it?
Why so many patients are confused about CPR and do-not-resuscitate orders
STAT Plus: How hospitals could make money off of Kamala Harris’ medical debt relief plan
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