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April 30, 2026 | 3 min read

Walking the autism journey with patients and families

By Roma Vasa, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When caring for a patient with autism spectrum disorder, avoid assumptions and honor their dignity. Learn the patient’s preferred way to communicate and collaborate with them and their family.

March 16, 2022 | 1 min read

How to Support Patients With Autism Post-Pandemic

By Ayman Mukerji Houseman, MS, MSW, New York City

When caring for patients with autism who are moving back to in-person interactions, suggest changes that are gradual with input from patients and their caregivers.

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June 12, 2025 | 2 min read

The strengths of neurodiverse healthcare professionals

Neurodivergent healthcare professionals bring unique attributes to a medical team that can enhance patient care. We can foster inclusive environments that actively support these diverse ways of thinking and working.

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April 23, 2026 | 1 min read

Caring for neurodivergent patients

After receiving an ADHD diagnosis at age 52, I better understood how clinicians’ communication styles are geared toward people who are neurotypical. Patients with hidden disabilities—often labeled as "slow," "quiet," or "difficult"—may actually be neurodivergent.

November 25, 2025 | 1 min read

Roses and renewal

Appreciating “thank yous” and other signs of gratitude from patients can be restorative. These gifts can be a reminder of the privilege that we have in caring for patients.

November 13, 2025 | 3 min read

“First, do no ‘assume’”

A patient’s autism was missed for years after a clinician assumed his social struggles were “just part of being Muslim.” Include questions about faith and culture within a frame of psychological safety, humble curiosity, and partnership. This may help to avoid stereotyping.

May 15, 2018 | 1 min read

Gratitude as an antidote to burnout

By Jennifer Janus, MD, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

By focusing on the positive aspects of medicine, clinicians reduce stress and provide more compassionate care. Happy Thanksgiving!

October 10, 2025 | 2 min read

Addressing vaccine hesitancy

When discussing vaccines with patients, start with curiosity. Try saying, “Tell me more about what you’re thinking” to discover their specific concerns.

August 24, 2022 | 2 min read

Conversations with those who are vaccine-hesitant (archives, 2022)

By Joan Park, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Talking about vaccines with patients can sometimes feel challenging. Extending empathy, sharing your own story, and being honest about potential side effects can be helpful.

June 18, 2019 | 2 min read

Navigating the Uncertain: A Book Review of “The Laws of Medicine”

Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, provides a framework to reconcile the uncertainties we constantly experience in our practice of medicine in his book, "The Laws of Medicine."

August 4, 2025 | 3 min read

Bearing witness

We often see the disparities in our world on display in the exam room. While we can’t make life fair, we can listen to patients’ stories and honor their experiences.

January 16, 2025 | 2 min read

Talk to her

By Uma Balachandran, medical student, Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

My blind aunt's encounter with a clinician highlighted the problem of ableism in medicine. Her experience is a reminder to always communicate directly with disabled patients and ask about their preference for identity-first or person-first language.