Takeaway
“Listen, and then listen some more.”
Connecting with Patients | February 28, 2020 | <1 min read
Highlights
By strengthening my connections with my patients. This makes them feel heard and creates meaning in my daily work.
Dr. Jeffrey Millstein, Penn Medicine
I ask many questions about how I may best be able to serve them. By listening, I can then sometimes assist my patients in clarifying for themselves their priorities. At this point, with a better sense of what matters most to them, I can try to help them realize their goals.
Dr. Scott Wright, Johns Hopkins Medicine
As an act of penance this #Lent consider engaging in an act of mercy. These include feeding the hungry; giving water to the thirsty; clothing the naked; sheltering the homeless; visiting the sick; visiting the imprisoned or ransoming the captive; and burying the dead.
Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Share in the decision-making with respect and compassion for the patient's values.