June 19, 2020 | <1 min read

What has CLOSLER meant to you?

“CLOSLER gives me hope for the future of medicine.” -Margot Kelly-Hedrick, MBE, Johns Hopkins Medicine

June 15, 2020 | 1 min read

Getting CLOSLER: A Note to Our Readers

By Margaret Chisolm, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Scott Wright, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

For two years, CLOSLER has been stimulating healthcare professionals and trainees to reflect on giving exceptional care to every patient.

November 25, 2019 | 2 min read

A Tribute Sir William Osler

By John Launer, MD, London, United Kingdom

Enjoy highlights from the latest issue of the Postgraduate Medical Journal to mark the centenary of Sir William Osler’s death.

July 10, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. Susan Harvey, A CLOSLER Look

By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor

When talking with patients, sitting down at the same level that they are sitting can help them relax.

June 26, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, A CLOSLER Look

By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor

We need to think of ourselves as community members who happen to be clinicians.

June 19, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. William Ravekes, A CLOSLER Look

By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor

Taking the time to build trusting relationships with kids and their families is essential.

June 12, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. Jamie Wright, A CLOSLER Look

Making the time to ensure that patients understand what you are teaching them about their bodies will help them make better decisions about their care.

June 5, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. David Hellmann, A CLOSLER Look

By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor

The greatest joy is to know your patients as people.

May 29, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. John Sperati, A CLOSLER Look

By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor

Uncovering your patients' individual health goals takes time, but is always worth it.