Jeffrey Millstein
@millstej
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internist, educator , writer, regional medical director @pennmedicine primary care
Joined October 2012
A patient told me that I hadn’t listened closely enough. I’m glad she did https://t.co/sEsALF39g9 via @statnews my latest piece for @statnews - some thoughts on enriching clinician-patient communication that may help get to patients' truest concerns.
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A patient’s willingness to share (fair) criticism with their doctor is perhaps the ultimate sign of trust.
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Thank you to @CLOSLER for featuring this piece. Don’t miss “From Scratch” @netflix @TembiLocke @KatecBowler
"As depicted in the drama 'From Scratch' body language may often transcend words as expressions of empathy. Healthcare professionals should remain aware of how expressions, postures, & gestures can affect the ongoing conversation."— @millstej @AldaCenter
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"Asking pts to show photos of family, pets, or other meaningful things can help them feel more thoroughly known & cared for. This can sometimes make a visit more productive & meaningful for everyone."— @millstej @khnews @EIC_Online @statnews #MedTwitter
https://t.co/quKOYDWMQv
closler.org
When one of my newer patients was in for his latest visit, he was excited to tell me about the time he spent with his new grandchild over the previous weekend. When I asked if he had any photos to...
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In @PhillyInquirer, @PennMedicine's @millstej shared an experience with a patient whose partner advocated on their behalf using "respectful relentlessness," an approach to self-advocacy that combines persistence with sincere appreciation & respect https://t.co/M2dXspIwAr
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A @PhillyInquirer guest essay by @millstej shared an experience with a patient whose partner advocated on their behalf using what they called “respectful relentlessness,” calling it a model for self-advocacy in health care.
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A patient taught her physician her approach to self-advocacy — doggedly persistent, while at the same time showing sincere respect for health-care professionals.
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Opinion | Doctors Should Think of AI as a Medical Student
medpagetoday.com
A new approach to the tech-physician partnership
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Check out this Narrative Essay by @millstej "Paying Respect" #fammed #fmrevolution
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This piece is a tribute to a very special family. Patients are teachers. https://t.co/fM3EaTGGpy
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"Medical school traditions & ceremonies are to be cherished & appreciated. They also provide educators with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of teaching & mentoring."— @RichSchaeferMD @millstej @CchristmColleen @ScottVernaglia #medtwitter
https://t.co/HzP7zy847G
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"Clinicians can prioritize patient well-being by discussing the burden of engaging in care. Collaborate with patients to ensure recommendations are feasible and consider alternative approaches if necessary."- @LehmannSlehman @CchristmColleen @millstej
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I recently spoke to a patient of mine who said she stopped going to her recommended outpatient physical therapy sessions for hip pain. She told me she didn’t want to come back to see me again because...
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"This page-turner about friendship reminds readers that relationships aren't easy & require sustained care & attention. In medicine & life, this can lead to meaningful and loyal bonds."— @GIMMedEdDoc @millstej @RichSchaeferMD @ashposton @tinazhangmd
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https://t.co/eyCDpabPfN Pleased to share this foray into fiction writing. Honored to publish in @The_Intima
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Inboxology – The Newest Medical Specialty? | Expert Opinion https://t.co/KcuPVpC4AW via @phillyinquirer
inquirer.com
It's the newest medical “specialty” created to help remediate inbox task overload. Inboxologists are clinicians who focus primarily on patient portal messages.
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As a primary care physician, here’s how I hope to partner with AI https://t.co/vPaXYiI9L2 via @statnews
statnews.com
I am both excited and terrified by the entrance of artificial intelligence into my primary care practice.
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"Caring for another clinician is complicated and requires special thoughtfulness; false assumptions about what the 'clinician-patient' understands may result in suboptimal care."- @mikefingerhood @millstej @RichSchaeferMD @GIMMedEdDoc @RenataSNYC @trevy13
closler.org
By Dr. Jeff Millstein, Penn Medicine, & Drs. Mike Fingerhood, Richard Schaefer, & Scott Wright, Johns Hopkins Medicine “Physician, heal thyself,” is akin to the lawyer who represents themselves...
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My latest for @NPR When vacation time for doctors is "pretend time off," patients suffer https://t.co/HhJjqLNHuK
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What's a typical vacation activity for doctors? Work. A new study finds that most physicians do work on a typical day off. In this essay, a family doctor considers why that is and why it matters.
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Listen to our new podcast, a chat w/ Dr. Dan Brotman @HopkinsMedicine on #AI in Medicine. We delve into & exploring the potential long-term impact of AI on med practice & med ed. Listen now on Spotify! #MedTwitter @whole_patients @millstej @RichSchaeferMD
https://t.co/RC5Or0IUeH
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When you feel sick, the cause is usually a common problem. But sometimes it is not. | Expert Opinion https://t.co/irAMr65DLr via @phillyinquirer
inquirer.com
Sometimes the problem can be more unusual. Here are some examples, and ways to know when to contact a physician.
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“Every patient you see is a lesson in much more than the malady from which he suffers.”—Dr. William Osler @millstej @RichSchaeferMD @whole_patients @docthecrocs @AdamRodmanMD #AprilFoolsDay2024
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When the doctor previewed his patient-schedule for the day, one name stood out. Osler, W. 9:00 am, sick visit. Ok, very funny. Clever prank. Must have been Schaefer up to his old tricks. He’d been...
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