Category: Communication
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients Through Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Explore how LGBTQ+ patients face unique barriers in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and learn ways you can foster inclusivity and improve patient outcomes.
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Engagement Essentials: How to Captivate Large Classrooms
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Get practical tips for educators to engage and motivate students in large healthcare classrooms, including interactive methods, collaboration, and technology integration
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The Art of Feedback: Fostering Growth in Healthcare Education
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Discover the importance of feedback in healthcare education and explore best practices to foster growth, collaboration, and effective learning in your students.
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A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Classic Behavioral Psychotherapies
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Get some valuable insights into behavioral psychotherapy and its critical role in mental health care. Learn about various therapeutic approaches, the importance of finding a culturally-competent therapist, and practical strategies for effective treatment. Learn how to enhance your understanding of mental health issues and provide compassionate care to your patients…
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10 Practical Self-Advocacy Tips from a Cervical Cancer Survivor
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Cervical cancer survivor Joslyn Chaiprasert-Paguio shares her ten self-advocacy tips to empower patients navigating difficult diagnoses. From educating yourself about your condition to building a strong support network, her insights can help you take charge of your health with confidence and resilience.
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Clerkship Tips: How to Administer a Mental Status Examination
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The Mental Status Exam (MSE) is essential for evaluating psychological functioning in clinical practice. This guide explores its components, significance, and tips for effective implementation in patient assessments, making it a valuable tool for healthcare providers across various specialties.
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The Best Resolutions for Healthcare Students in 2025
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Embrace the opportunity to thrive in your medical education with crucial resolutions tailored to healthcare students. From prioritizing self-care and enhancing clinical skills to fostering professional relationships and engaging in lifelong learning, these strategies will help you excel in your journey as a future healthcare professional.
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Social Determinants of Health: Social and Community Context
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Learn about the vital role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in shaping our well-being. This article explores how factors like social support, community cohesion, and discrimination affect health outcomes and the importance of addressing these issues for a healthier, more equitable future. Join us in recognizing the interconnectedness of…
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How to Discuss Sensitive Topics with Your Patients
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Enhance your ability to engage patients in sensitive medical discussions with empathy, active listening, and culturally competent communication for better outcomes.
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What Is Intersectional Healthcare and Why Is It Important?
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Today we’re discussing the concept of intersectionality and how the intricate interplay of diverse identities impacts an individual’s experiences, and the need for clinicians and caregivers to recognize and acknowledge each patient’s identity to provide the best possible healthcare outcome.
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How to Use Trauma-Informed Care in Treating Sexual Assault Victims
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Explore the principles and benefits of trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors and trauma patients, emphasizing empathy, safety, and effective communication.
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How to Use LinkedIn Effectively in Medical School
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This handy guide to using LinkedIn offers practical tips for building a strong profile, networking effectively, and connecting with influential healthcare professionals. Explore how to use LinkedIn for research opportunities, mentorship, and career advancement, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a successful future in medicine!
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4 Ways You Can Start Improving Physician-Patient Communication Right Now
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Communication is the most important thing in any relationship, and with our patients, it is no exception. Here you will find four tips to improve communication with your patient. During four years, I was a caregiver for a family member with a chronic illness. At that time I met some…
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How to Practice Empathy as a Nurse (and Why You Should)
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Get practical tips for developing empathetic communication skills, building rapport with patients, and enhancing overall health outcomes. Learn how to navigate challenging interactions and foster a supportive environment for your patients, ensuring they feel valued and understood throughout their healthcare journey!
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How to Take Notes Faster in Medical School
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Taking notes in medical school can be messy and time-consuming. With so much material to write down and memorize, having a strategy for effective note-taking can make a difference in your performance in medical school.
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Breaking Bad News: Using the SPIKES Protocol vs. the BREAKS Protocol
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Learn how to deliver tough medical news to patients using the SPIKES and BREAKS protocols to enhance communication and create better patient outcomes.
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Approaching Patient Encounters with Compassion
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Showing empathy and compassion is essential for building solid physician-patient relationships. Read about how medical student Farrah-Amoy started with the heart during her first patient interview. As health profession students, we often get hung up on the details. We do our best to get a thorough history, always remembering OLD…
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How to Manage Relationships While in Med School
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As if medical school wasn’t difficult enough on its own, maintaining a stable, healthy relationship during medical school sometimes seems impossible. But if you can work through the obstacles and learn how to manage a relationship, it can actually become a huge advantage, and a source of much-needed support through all…