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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.

November 17, 2021 | 3 min read

Awe in The Midst of Medicine

Pausing, reflecting, and savoring moments of awe can balance the frequently overwhelming demands of clinical care.

August 10, 2021 | 2 min read

Cancer, Combat, And Patient-Centered Care

By Richard Schaefer, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine

While caring for a pregnant soldier diagnosed with cancer, I was reminded that learning patients’ stories is vital. Doing so facilitates patient-centered care and meaningful relationships.

July 13, 2021 | 1 min read

4 Things to Consider When Supporting Patients Through Difficult Times

By Avani Prabhakar, MBBS, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When breaking the news to a mother that she had only a few weeks to live, I discovered that empathy was be the most impactful and meaningful way to serve.

"The Doctor's Visit," Jan Steen. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Publicly shared via the Fair Use Act.

June 15, 2021 | 4 min read

How Art History Can Improve Your Care of Patients

By Siobhan Conaty, Art History Professor, La Salle University

Focusing on visual cues from our patients can help us to better understand them. Closely looking at art is one way that a clinician can improve their observation skills.

Many of the anti-vaccine messages aim to bring forth emotion in the public, especially fear. Remain calm when talking with patients, friends, family, and neighbors.

May 26, 2021 | 1 min read

Talking With Those Opposed to Vaccines

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When speaking with people who respond to scientific information in a challenging manner, the most critical thing to remember is to stay calm. Refrain from simply talking over those with whom you're in conversation.

A beautiful branch of a flowering dogwood tree.

April 30, 2021 | <1 min read

Happy Arbor Day! What or where’s your favorite tree and why is it meaningful?

Dogwood, redbud, magnolia, sugar maple, pine, willow, and birch, just to name a few!

Humility—a graceful bridge over the abyss of self-doubt.

April 7, 2021 | 3 min read

Humility

By Steve Bierman, MD, Del Mar, California

In medicine, all too often the optimal approach for diagnosis or therapy is not entirely clear. Acknowledging uncertainty with your patient is a sign of a humility that can strengthen the connection.

March 12, 2021 | <1 min read

“Spring ahead” this weekend! How will this gift of extra daylight affect you?

“More time to be outside and enjoy nature!”-Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine

The mimosa flower was chosen in 1946 by feminists in Italy to be the symbol for International Women's Day.

March 5, 2021 | <1 min read

Happy International Women’s Day! What’s a hopeful sign that gender equality is making progress?

“Until we have true equity in terms of national presence in leadership, salary, and freedom from harassment, we’ve still got a ways to go. But, I’m still hopeful for change. And hoping I can be part of the solution.”-Dr. Jared Rubenstein, Texas Children’s Hospital