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Encourage caregivers to get support.

September 8, 2021 | 2 min read

How to Mitigate Caregiver Burnout

By Simone Lescott, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Caring for a loved one can be emotionally exhausting. Remind caregivers to prioritize self-care and encourage them to seek support from others.

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.

April 20, 2020 | 3 min read

Gender-Affirming Care During the Pandemic

By Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, MPH, Boston Medical Center, Liam Hein, PhD, RN, University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Paula Neira, JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Postponing procedures safeguards public health but can be distressing, particularly for transgender patients. Be proactive and transparent about access limitations during the pandemic.

March 26, 2018 | 1 min read

Knowing and Caring For The Patient As A Person

By Kimberly Peairs, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Medical care extends far beyond simply treating a disease—it involves forging a relationship and offering trust, support, and wisdom.

October 11, 2021 | 2 min read

Helping Patients Share Disappointing Diagnoses With Loved Ones

By Ambereen Mehta, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Michelle McWhirter, LCSW-C, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Patients often want to share significant health news with loved ones. You can help them choose when and how to disclose this information.

August 30, 2019 | 1 min read

The Gatekeepers of “Fairness”

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Excellent clinicians spend time listening to patients, acknowledging concerns, and empathizing with feelings that life is not fair.

December 2, 2019 | 2 min read

Improving Communication Between Inpatient Teams and PCPs

By Stephen Berry, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

While it's not always easy, hospital-based providers need to find a way to connect with the healthcare professionals who will continue their patient's care.

April 17, 2024 | 2 min read

Kratom—the opioid-like herbal drug your patients may be using

By Megan Buresh, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Kratom use is on the rise. It is important to ask patients about use in a nonjudgmental manner.

April 14, 2022 | 1 min read

“Don’t Worry”

By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine

General reassurances are often ineffective when they don’t address patients’ true concerns.

Clouds at sunset, Paliambella, Greece. Photo by the author.

November 6, 2018 | 1 min read

Lessons From Paliambella, Greece

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Working to cultivate community cohesiveness in the neighborhoods where we work and where our patients live could help community health achieve its fullest potential. Here are a few simple ways to get started.

January 9, 2020 | 3 min read

Top Tips to Support Yourself While Pregnant and Working in Healthcare

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

You yourself or clinician colleagues will undoubtedly take parental leave at some point. Clinically excellent clinicians and practices use this as an opportunity to enhance continuity and ensure high quality care.

"Jazzed about teaching others? Volunteer for a few hours to teach K-12 students about medicine or science."

May 1, 2023 | 2 min read

Choose Your Own Adventure

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When choosing and leading well-being initiatives, consider what would most meaningfully help you and your colleagues thrive.

March 1, 2023 | 2 min read

Moving Past Debt

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

With my student loans forgiven, financial pressures were substantially allayed. With this stress removed, I feel more focused on serving my patients.

July 19, 2023 | 3 min read

Tick Tock

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Clinic visits are like the new Major League Baseball’s time limit for each pitch. Health professionals do their best to deliver excellent patient care while being aware of the clock.

July 10, 2024 | 2 min read

Lessons from earlier in life: bagging groceries

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

The service industry principles I learned while working in a grocery store apply to medicine. These include prioritizing customer needs, actively listening, and appreciating colleagues.

February 7, 2024 | 2 min read

Vacations: a “how-to” guide

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Vacations have been shown to reduce burnout, but sometimes it can feel hard to take time off. Blocking vacation time at the start of the year and getting coverage in place early may help.

October 31, 2024 | 3 min read

The human cost of toxic work culture

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Healthcare professionals often experience unrealistic work expectations. If this becomes too much, clinicians can seek support, set boundaries, and even consider making a change.

July 24, 2018 | 2 min read

Why I Attend My Patients’ Funerals

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

I try to go to my patients' funerals because they are profound and humbling experiences.

June 5, 2018 | 3 min read

5 Things Residency Taught Me About Parenting

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

A general internist reflects on insights gleaned from residency applied to parenting.

May 15, 2024 | 2 min read

Removing barriers to physician mental health

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Taking care of yourself by getting professional help when needed is essential to giving excellent patient care. You can also encourage coworkers to do the same.

November 1, 2023 | 2 min read

Lean on me

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Upon learning of my patient’s death, I called their spouse to offer support. Realizing my need to talk with someone, I turned to my colleague, who was able to help me refocus on giving excellent care to other patients.

August 5, 2019 | 2 min read

Training and Identity

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

What parts of yourself do you want to bring back into your life that you may have lost during residency?

Boundary Waters Wilderness, Minnesota.

October 3, 2022 | 4 min read

Setting Boundaries in Medicine

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Key to mitigating burnout is managing expectations of yourself and others, while still fulfilling our duties to patients.

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.

A safe takeout meal for residents and fellows to pick up.

January 13, 2021 | 1 min read

How to Support Your Learners During a Pandemic

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Listening to your trainees is always the first step in prioritizing their well-being and mitigating burnout. This is especially important during challenging times.

December 13, 2023 | 1 min read

Micro-acts of joy

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Focusing on your own wellness doesn’t take a lot of time. A simple practice like listing three things you’re grateful for each day can reduce burnout.

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.

November 7, 2018 | 3 min read

How to Reduce Caregiver Burden

By Jessica Colburn, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Healthcare providers have the ability to provide support, connection, and resources that can help to reduce caregiver burden and increase caregiver joy.

June 11, 2024 | 2 min read

From pizza pans to pain plans

By Christle Nwora, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

For young adults transitioning to adult care, building trust and rapport is crucial. With permission, it may be helpful to continue involving parents in care plans to improve health outcomes.

July 17, 2018 | 4 min read

Being a True Patient Advocate

By Deborah Freeland, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Sometimes being an advocate for your patient means fighting for a decision that you don’t fully agree with and respecting their decision; in so doing, you are fulfilling your duty to protect and honor patient autonomy.

April 4, 2018 | 3 min read

Race, Funding, and Access to High Quality Care

By Sophie Lanzkron, MD, MDH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Sophie Lanzkron, MD, MHS, advocates for systemic change to increase access to high quality sickle cell care for all patients.

June 23, 2021 | 6 min read

Aducanumab: The Clinical Wisdom of Being Conservative, Careful, And Transparent

By Constantine Lyketsos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Clinicians frequently face thorny ethical dilemmas when caring for patients. Take time to reflect on all components of these issues before discussions with patients.

April 24, 2025 | 5 min read

Time machine

I recently cared for a patient labeled as “difficult” and struggled. Learning more about his life story would have allowed me to serve him more effectively.

May 1, 2024 | 2 min read

The patient’s voice: a doctor’s song

By Sujay Pathak, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

A clinician who heals truly listens without judgment and sees things from the patient's perspective.

September 18, 2018 | 3 min read

No Blushing! How to Talk About Sex With All Patients

By Helene Hedian, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Engaging in open, nonjudgmental discussions about patients’ sexual health provides an opportunity to assess risk, screen for sexual dysfunction, provide counseling, and offer appropriate vaccinations.

May 21, 2018 | 3 min read

Listening and Communicating

By Justin McArthur, MBBS, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine

The clinical mission and values statement of a neurologist, sharing thoughtful tips on listening and communicating with patients and their families.

June 28, 2018 | 1 min read

Reciprocating At Esperanza

By Randy Barker, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine, retired

Making an effort to learn words in the patient's first language can make a huge difference in the physician-patient connection.

Dr. Barry Solomon and his team work to create a safe space for teens at their practice.

April 12, 2018 | 3 min read

Creating a Safe Space For Teen Well Visits

By Barry Solomon, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Providing excellent care for adolescents includes creating a safe space for confidential discussions. The clinically excellent pediatrician is able to help support the teen to share sensitive concerns with parents and caregivers.

July 9, 2018 | 2 min read

Educator, Advocate, Surgeon, and Caregiver for Life

By Matthew Weiss, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

As a cancer surgeon, my approach to care focuses heavily on communication with patients and their loved ones. Quite simply, I treat patients as I would want to be treated myself as a patient.

August 15, 2019 | 1 min read

The Circle of Whole Health

By David Kopacz, MD, University of Washington

You can use the Circle of Health to support veterans in coming home in heart, mind, body, and spirit.

March 15, 2021 | 1 min read

How to talk with patients who are vaccine-hesitant (archives, 2021)

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When speaking with patients reluctant to get vaccinated, listen to their concerns, and convey respect and empathy.

March 28, 2018 | 2 min read

The Physician-Citizen—Making Health Accessible to All

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Part I of II: Why being “bedside” in our patients’ communities matters.

October 10, 2022 | 3 min read

“What Else?”

By Matthew McEvoy, MD, Houston, Texas

Asking these simple two words and showing genuine concern can bring out a richer story and promote healing.

March 27, 2018 | 2 min read

12 Things I Wish I’d Known 50 Years Ago

By Randy Barker, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine, retired

Twelve things I would tell my younger self—all the things I didn’t know then, but wish I had.

A drive-in BINGO game during the pandemic,

November 9, 2020 | 2 min read

Supporting Older Patients’ Emotional Health During The Pandemic

By Art Walaszek, MD, University of Wisconsin

We can support our patients’ well-being by encouraging safe social interactions and addressing psychiatric illness.

June 13, 2022 | 1 min read

The Crooner And The Waltz

By Frank Cacace, MD, North Shore University Hospital

Music can convey feelings that are otherwise inexpressible. It can benefit the health, wellness, and healing of both patients and clinicians.

The author with Imam Hassan A. Aman, Johns Hopkins Ministry Advisory Board, sharing ideas about diversity.

May 23, 2018 | 2 min read

Identity: Knowing How Our Patients Describe Themselves Matters

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

The complexity of identity is what makes “getting to know your patient” important, and allows for deeper cultural engagement, exchange, understanding, and, ultimately, helps us to create a culturally competent health plan with our patients.

January 3, 2019 | 1 min read

Post-Holiday Reflections

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Throughout the entirety of the year, placing emphasis on humanity and connecting with patients is paramount.

December 27, 2018 | 2 min read

“Charm City” Movie Review

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

The upcoming film "Charm City" emphasizes that the struggles of each patient who comes to clinic extend far beyond a medical diagnosis. We must be conscious of our patients' many challenges and mindful to address them. Making time to ask about your patient's day-to-day concerns, worries, and fears about their homes, neighborhoods, and communities can help you to get a fuller perspective of their medical and social determinants of health. This will allow you to reach relevant goals of care together.

June 14, 2023 | 1 min read

Is it safe to breathe?

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Wildfires are worsening in intensity and frequency due to global warming. When the air quality is poor, encourage those with underlying cardiopulmonary conditions to stay inside if possible, and to wear a well-fitted mask outdoors.