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Lifelong Learning in Clinical Excellence
Be the other someone in the near-empty room
November 25, 2025 | 2 min read
For patients without family present, pause to say, “I’m here with you.” Offer chaplaincy, social work, and volunteers to accompany dying patients in their final moments.
Connecting with Patients
Beyond the signature
December 10, 2025 | 2 min read
Informed consent includes a patient-centered conversation grounded in their goals, not just a list of risks. Ask what matters most and address any concerns that arise.
Passion in the Medical Profession
Slow caring: becoming a gardener of the soul and a mechanic of the body
December 12, 2025 | 4 min read
Balance fast medicine with slow medicine—use the right clinical tool while taking time to nurture the patient’s innate capacity to heal.
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