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October 18, 2023 | 2 min read

Have you done this before?

By Scott Lifchez, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Listen for a patient’s anxiety when they ask questions about treatment. Addressing all concerns builds a trusting relationship and helps them better tolerate procedures that may initially be painful.

March 1, 2018 | 2 min read

Five Habits to Reduce Stress and Bring Joy to Patient Care

By Neda Gould, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Five simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into our daily patient interactions, increasing the joy of patient care.

June 8, 2021 | 1 min read

Loved Ones: Seize The Opportunity

By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine

Ask for loved ones’ input during clinic visits. Different perspectives may shed new light on patient concerns.

August 14, 2019 | 3 min read

What Physics Taught me About Patient Stories

By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine

As in physics, the answers are usually in plain sight. Listening to our patients with curiosity and humility will usually lead to understanding.

July 14, 2022 | 2 min read

How to Talk to Children About Gun Violence

By Carol Vidal, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Give children time and space to talk about their worries and listen closely. Remember, it’s always best for children to first hear the news from a trusted adult.

The author hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. Copyright by the author.

November 17, 2023 | 5 min read

Hike Your Own Hike

By Lillian Hayes, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins University

Medical training and practice are marked by constant change, which can feel uncomfortable. Embracing discomfort as an opportunity for growth can help us to improve our care of patients.

June 26, 2023 | 2 min read

How the Arts Can Address Mental Health Inequities

By Alex Rodriguez, MPH, University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine

Awareness of local and online art and cultural offerings enables healthcare professionals to provide enriching recommendations to patients.

Original artwork by Trisha Smith.

May 7, 2024 | 1 min read

Putting back the pieces

By Trisha Smith, MA, Charlotte, North Carolina

When I was recovering from cancer, painting abstract watercolors became my healing outlet. It allowed me to process emotions, sparked self-discovery, and led me to a career in art therapy.

November 8, 2021 | 1 min read

Lessons Learned From 30 Years of Night Shifts

By Kimberly Turner, MD, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

Patience, stamina, and fortitude are important traits to cultivate in medicine at any and all times.

October 5, 2020 | 3 min read

How to Talk About Your Patient’s Electronic Communication

By Leslie Miller, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Asking patients to show you their social media posts may give unique insights into their mental well-being and improve care.

October 8, 2024 | 4 min read

Trust is a must

By Samuel Durso, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Patient trust is built through eye contact, active listening, and conveying empathy. These actions demonstrate caring and respect which may promote positive health experiences.

March 12, 2019 | 2 min read

Physician Burnout: The Pressure Continues to Grow

By Colin West, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic

Support for physician mental health must be made more widely available. We must remove the stigma associated with accessing this support.

March 22, 2022 | 1 min read

Navigating my First Patient Death

By Elissa Abou Khalil, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Acknowledging feelings and asking for support may help when dealing with loss.

January 16, 2020 | 2 min read

The Danger of Reinforcing Negative Biases

By Yolonda Wilson, PhD, 2019-2020 Fellow at the National Humanities Center and 2019-2020 Encore Public Voices Fellow

The way clinicians talk about patients publicly reinforces biases about race, gender, class, etc.

March 4, 2021 | 2 min read

Clear is Compassionate

By Jillian Bybee, Michigan State University

Always be honest and transparent when talking with patients, even when sharing bad news.

February 28, 2023 | 1 min read

Mitigating social isolation

By Mfon Umoh, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

All medical specialties need to screen for isolation. Asking patients who their social supports are and who they feel close to is a good starting point.

July 19, 2018 | 1 min read

Reflections on “Will You Forgive Me for Saving You?”

By Ivor Berkowitz, MBBCh, MBA, Johns Hopkins Medicine

A pediatric intensivist offers reflections on a moving piece from the NEJM.

November 27, 2018 | 3 min read

Sleep on it!

By Logan Schneider, MD, Stanford Medicine

Give yourself enough sleep to retain new learning, give better patient care, and help prevent burnout!

July 27, 2021 | 3 min read

Lessons From My Experience as a Grandpa And Clinician

By Ivor Berkowitz, MBBCh, MBA, Johns Hopkins Medicine

My experience of feeling helpless through my grandchild’s illness reminded me that kindness, empathy, and honesty are central to giving clinically excellent care.

July 30, 2020 | 2 min read

Taking a Moment to Pause

By Jareatha Abdul-Raheem, Med Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When hearing disappointing news or encountering stress, making time to step back and reassess may help with coping and gaining perspective.

August 21, 2023 | 2 min read

DO you see me? CAN you see me?

By Mandy Hill, DrPH, MPH, UTHealth Houston, McGovern Medical School

As a part of every patient encounter, I ask myself how I can ensure that they have a positive experience. This begins with recognizing the patient as a person.

August 13, 2018 | 1 min read

How I Uphold My Hippocratic Oath

By Marcia Canto, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

I try to take care of each patient as if he or she is my close relative or friend. I believe this is the only way that we can uphold our Hippocratic oath in the modern era of medicine, which tends to depersonalize physician-patient interactions.

January 11, 2022 | 1 min read

How to Share Disappointing News

By Simone Lescott, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When sharing bad news with patients, acknowledge their response and validate their emotions. Allow for time to address concerns and answer questions.

November 24, 2020 | 2 min read

Women clinicians and women’s bodies

By Colleen Christmas, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Constant critiques on women’s bodies and dress means physicians who identify as female must spend energy ensuring they look as they “should” to patients and colleagues. This energy is better focused on giving clinically excellent care.

August 27, 2018 | 1 min read

Practicing the Golden Rule

By Scott Newsome, DO, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

A key element in treating people with chronic illness is partnering with their family to develop an individualized management plan.

March 30, 2021 | 2 min read

Leveraging Your Professional Network For Your Growth

By Kevin Frick, PhD, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

In your professional network, include those who challenge and question you. Peer feedback and coaching can help improve your care of patients.

May 20, 2019 | <1 min read

Mindful Communication

By Neda Gould, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Before and during difficult communication, ask yourself: Are my words King TUT? Is what I am saying kind, true, do I even need to say it, and, finally, is this the best time to say it?

May 17, 2022 | 1 min read

Word Choice Related to Substance Use Disorders

By Beth McGinty, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Words matter; calling patients with a substance use disorder an “addict” defines them by their addiction. We need to ensure that our patients feel comfortable and supported so that they will engage in treatment.

March 10, 2020 | 1 min read

Observing and Acknowledging Family Dynamics

By Kimberly Zeren, NP, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

During your next patient encounter, take the time to observe the family dynamics. Don't be afraid to ask the difficult questions.

May 2, 2023 | 2 min read

Treating all patients with compassion

By Keisha Ray, PhD, McGovern Medical School

Physician bias is one driver of poor health outcomes among Black patients. A commitment to compassion and active listening can combat this trend.

March 4, 2024 | 2 min read

Getting the diagnosis right

By Colleen Christmas, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

After arriving at what you think is the diagnosis, pause and consider alternative explanations. For patient populations at high risk for misdiagnosis (women and historically marginalized groups), examine how biases might be influencing your conclusions.

January 14, 2019 | 2 min read

We’re Getting CLOSLER to the Super Bowl!

By Wilma Ferthler, MD, Rural Country Doctor, Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

Football-inspired clinical pearls from Vermont family physician Dr. Wilma Ferthler teach us how to be better clinicians.

September 14, 2021 | 3 min read

The Healing Power of Music

By Brian Garibaldi, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Connecting with a patient around a shared interest can be mutually fulfilling. For me, my guitar helps me to be present and give excellent care to patients.

"Odysseus in front of Scylla and Charybdis." Henry Fuseli. 1794-1796. Public domain.

November 7, 2019 | 4 min read

Responsible Opioid Prescribing

By Travis Rieder, PhD, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics

Responsible opioid prescribing requires navigating between the Scylla of over-prescribing and the Charybdis of under-prescribing. Clinicians can work toward this goal by initiating prescriptions when (and only when) appropriate, managing them over the long-term, and knowing how to compassionately deprescribe when the time comes.

November 2, 2022 | 2 min read

The Last Choice

By Ivy Akid, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Caring for a man dying of cancer reminded me to always guide patients toward decisions that best align with their goals of care.

August 19, 2020 | 2 min read

6 ways to address Black mistrust in medicine

By Biosha Jones, MD, Loma Linda University

We must work toward establishing trust with all of our patients instead of assuming it already exists.

January 26, 2022 | 1 min read

Talking With Older Patients About Winter Hazards

By Shaista Ahmed, MBBS, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Be sure your geriatric patients are aware of winter hazards and provide guidance on how to avoid the risk of falls and hypothermia.

February 25, 2021 | 2 min read

How You Can Help With Intimate Partner Violence

By Lisa Geller, MPH, Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health crisis and most deadly when a gun is involved. Clinicians should screen patients for IPV, ask about firearm possession, and refer those at risk of IPV to appropriate services.

June 25, 2018 | 2 min read

Identity Part II: Knowing Your Own Past

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

I’m not a doctor who engages with the community; rather, I’m a community member who became a doctor. This identity has helped me strengthen and maintain my relationships with my patients.

October 17, 2023 | 1 min read

Partnering With Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care

By Heather Folz, PharmD, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Clinicians and pharmacists can work together to give holistic and comprehensive patient care. This requires understanding each other’s expertise.

February 28, 2018 | 3 min read

Sacred or Stigma? A New Realm of Expression

By David Efron, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

In 2018, do not resuscitate options are broad—distillation of the letters DNR do not provide enough guidance, and tattoos have yet to be validated as a definitive expression of this wish.

June 9, 2021 | 2 min read

How to Support Patients When Transitioning Back to “Normal”

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

As we move through phases of the pandemic, understanding patients’ goals and asking about their worries is paramount.

July 22, 2019 | 5 min read

5 Lessons From Visible Ink

By Anoushka Sinha, MD, Columbia University

It is humbling to remember we are merely characters in our patients' stories. We are neither the author nor the narrator, and certainly not the lead.

July 13, 2022 | 2 min read

“Sorry About That Football Game!”

By Richard Schaefer, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Talking about sports with patients and colleagues is one fun way to build interpersonal connections.

May 26, 2020 | 1 min read

Accelerating Adaptation in Healthcare

By Lia Logio, MD, Drexel University College of Medicine

Efficiency erodes our ability to respond to the uncertainty of life. The messy world of clinical care requires time, patience, and creative experimentation.

June 22, 2023 | 2 min read

Caring With Pride

By Corey Tapper, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

To ensure nonjudgmental and equitable care of LGBTQ+ patients, call and chart people by their preferred name and pronouns. I also wear a Pride flag lapel pin to show my support.

May 7, 2024 | 2 min read

Kids in tow

By Martina Anto-Ocrah, PhD, MPH, University of Pittsburgh

I once had to bring my four children with me to an OB-GYN appointment. It reminded me that it’s important to recognize that patients may have challenges getting to clinic, and to work with them to find solutions.

May 30, 2018 | 2 min read

Staying Engaged

By David Feller-Kopman, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The opposite of burnout is engagement—here are three things you can do to stay engaged.

"Enlightenment," original painting by David Kopacz. Copyright with the artist.

October 6, 2020 | 4 min read

Yoga is Good Medicine

By David Kopacz, MD, University of Washington

Yoga can help you to restore and reset your mind, emotions, and spirit during stressful times. This practice may allow you to give better care to your patients.

October 7, 2024 | 1 min read

The science and art of medicine

By David Hellman, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Clinical excellence is the first kindness a physician can offer a patient. A foundational pillar of outstanding clinical care is arriving at the accurate diagnosis.