"Many of us made unfair assumptions about the ability or willingness of older patients to embrace telemedicine, and have been humbled in recognizing our biases." August 11, 2020 | 3 min read Insights From Practicing Telemedicine By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine To make the most of video visits, stay attuned to your patients' nonverbal cues and avoid any background distractions in your environment.
A patient's Maine coon kitten, pug puppy, and knitting project. September 14, 2020 | 3 min read The Unexpected Benefits of Seeing Patients Virtually By Susan Lehmann, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Telemedicine allows patients and clinicians to see and respond to each other’s facial expressions. Plus, clinicians are offered deeper insight into their patient’s world.
October 13, 2021 | 2 min read Social Media During The Pandemic By Carol Vidal, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine While social media is contributing to increased rates of depression during the pandemic, it also keeps us socially connected during challenging times.
A shared client-therapist drawing created in a teletherapy session on Zoom whiteboard. Copyright with the authors. May 4, 2020 | 2 min read Connecting With Teens Via Telemedicine By Michelle Munson, LMSW, PhD, Nadia Jenefsky, MPS, LCAT Suspending judgement is critical to building a trusting relationship, especially with teens.
July 7, 2020 | 1 min read Curbside Care By Marianne Fingerhood, NP, Johns Hopkins Medicine Whether seeing patients in-person or virtually, one of the most important aspects of care is the human connection.
April 29, 2020 | 3 min read Connecting Through Shared Vulnerabilities By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine Talking about shared COVID-19 worries allows you to connect more deeply with patients.
May 2, 2018 | 1 min read Top Tips To Improve Your Webside Manner By Joshua Wadlin, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine You might think your bedside manner is excellent, but how’s your webside manner?
January 5, 2021 | 5 min read Seeing and Healing Social Isolation By Katherine Otto Chebly, MD, New York University Social isolation and loneliness are established risk factors for disease and early death. Routinely asking about patients about their social support system (or lack thereof) allows us to give more effective care.
September 9, 2020 | 1 min read We’re All in This Together By Mike Fingerhood, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine With the added stress caused by the pandemic, make an extra effort to screen your patients for anxiety and depression. Empathizing about shared concerns may facilitate patient expression.
July 17, 2020 | 1 min read Person-Centered LGBTQ Care in the Pandemic Era By Justin Fontenot, MSN, RN Patient-centered care requires considering your patients’ wants and needs in their management. ALL patients deserve person-centered care.
July 9, 2020 | 1 min read The Return of House Calls By Sajida Chaudry, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine Listening and looking closely when visiting with patients virtually in their homes can give us a more holistic picture of their lives and support systems.
May 19, 2020 | 1 min read Faith Over Fear By Kimberly Turner, MD, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Scientific knowledge paired with faith, grit, and perseverance will help us weather the pandemic.
April 6, 2020 | 1 min read Addiction Recovery During the Pandemic By Mike Fingerhood, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine We are all stressed by the great uncertainty related to COVID-19, but for our patients with addiction, it is much greater. Check in with your patients and support them in finding healthy ways to cope.
March 30, 2022 | 3 min read Mitigating Maternal Mortality By Kimberly Turner, MD, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians A more diverse clinical workforce brings greater variety of perspectives in patient care which may improve clinical outcomes.
February 14, 2022 | 2 min read Patients Admitted to Hospitals May be Sicker Than Ever By Scott Wright, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Because of the pandemic, some patients have avoided healthcare settings and professionals. Outreach to these patients is needed.
Ask your patients, "Are you concerned about how expensive the treatment is?" You don't need to know your patients' income or out-of-pocket costs, but you can think about starting with less expensive but effective treatments. March 16, 2021 | 3 min read Best Practices in Shared Decision-Making By Kevin Frick, PhD, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Giving exceptional care includes honoring your patient’s goals and addressing any challenges they might have with the care plan. Be mindful of the financial costs that your patients may face and discuss alternatives when possible.
March 8, 2021 | 3 min read How to Talk With The Media By Stephanie McGann Jantzen, Strategic & Crisis Communications Professional When speaking with the media about healthcare topics, provide up-to-date information, stick to the facts, and avoid medical jargon.
