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How to Respond to Unexpected Things Your Patient Tells You
April 6, 2021 | 2 min read
When a patient shares something that really catches you by surprise, listen closely and ask open-ended questions to fully understand their perspectives.
Passion in the Medical Profession
“The Danger of a Single Story”
March 26, 2021 | 5 min read
A single narrative creates biases, reinforces stereotypes, and can prevent us from seeing the full potential in ourselves and others. Appreciating multiple stories can deepen and broaden our perspectives.
Connecting with Patients
Humility
April 7, 2021 | 3 min read
In medicine, all too often the optimal approach for diagnosis or therapy is not entirely clear. Acknowledging uncertainty with your patient is a sign of a humility that can strengthen the connection.
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Adolescents are particularly hard hit at this time because of lack of peer interactions. Keep your eyes and ears open. @afspnational @aafp @ACLifeMed @MentalHealthAm @ahahospitals https://twitter.com/closler/status/1382339624744284162
Excellent @CLOSLER read this week by @ShireenNHeidari - particularly relevant for me as I'm on my Psychiatry clerkship and spend so much time talking to patients about how they're feeling and what their experience has been. #MedStudentTwitter
https://closler.org/connecting-with-patients/how-to-respond-to-unexpected-things-your-patient-tells-you
"Being honest w/ pts about errors can help ease their pain & preserve the pt-clinician relationship."-Dr. Linda Lee @HopkinsMedicine @TheLancet @danielleofri @RealMilesBerger @JoeKiani @DCharabaty @AmerGastroAssn @AmCollegeGastro @AGAgastro #MedTwitter
https://tinyurl.com/yj9kdpk2
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Adolescents are particularly hard hit at this time because of lack of peer interactions. Keep your eyes and ears open. @afspnational @aafp @ACLifeMed @MentalHealthAm @ahahospitals https://twitter.com/closler/status/1382339624744284162
Excellent @CLOSLER read this week by @ShireenNHeidari - particularly relevant for me as I'm on my Psychiatry clerkship and spend so much time talking to patients about how they're feeling and what their experience has been. #MedStudentTwitter
https://closler.org/connecting-with-patients/how-to-respond-to-unexpected-things-your-patient-tells-you
"Being honest w/ pts about errors can help ease their pain & preserve the pt-clinician relationship."-Dr. Linda Lee @HopkinsMedicine @TheLancet @danielleofri @RealMilesBerger @JoeKiani @DCharabaty @AmerGastroAssn @AmCollegeGastro @AGAgastro #MedTwitter
https://tinyurl.com/yj9kdpk2