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Role Modeling Vulnerability
August 15, 2022 | 2 min read
When a patient dies, sharing your emotions with trainees normalizes this response and highlights our shared humanity.
Connecting with Patients
Hugs Are Medicine
August 25, 2022 | 3 min read
Showing genuine warmth is a compassionate way to comfort our patients.
Connecting with Patients
Photographs at The Bedside
September 6, 2022 | 3 min read
Asking to see videos and memorabilia from a patient’s past may help us connect with each person in a more personal and complete way.
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Tolkein’s trilogy offers lessons for life & medicine, including journeying with our patients through dark times & effectively engaging in teamwork. - https://mailchi.mp/e4f48bb5ca14/johns-hopkins-miller-coulson-academy-of-clinical-excellence-pearls-of-the-week-from-closler-13789685
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