internist, educator , writer, regional medical director @pennmedicine primary care

Joined October 2012
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A patient told me that I hadn’t listened closely enough. I’m glad she did statnews.com/2025/07/11/psyc… 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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Thank you to @CLOSLER for featuring this piece. Don’t miss “From Scratch” @netflix @TembiLocke @KatecBowler
31 Oct 2024
"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 tinyurl.com/32f5z527
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Jeffrey Millstein retweeted
11 Sep 2024
"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 tinyurl.com/v9fr2jnw
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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 tinyurl.com/mwjnvnm6
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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. spr.ly/6017YYbqz
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Check out this Narrative Essay by @millstej "Paying Respect" #fammed #fmrevolution journals.stfm.org/familymedi…

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This piece is a tribute to a very special family. Patients are teachers. journals.stfm.org/familymedi…

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Jeffrey Millstein retweeted
27 Jun 2024
"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 tinyurl.com/yzju3bjr

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Jeffrey Millstein retweeted
18 Jun 2024
"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 closler.org/lifelong-learnin…
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Jeffrey Millstein retweeted
3 Jun 2024
"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 tinyurl.com/2ft6k75h

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theintima.org/goodbye-jeffre… Pleased to share this foray into fiction writing. Honored to publish in @The_Intima

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Jeffrey Millstein retweeted
2 May 2024
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 tinyurl.com/y9yavzdw

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Jeffrey Millstein retweeted
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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 closler.org/passion-in-the-m…

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closler.org/passion-in-the-m… some April Fool's Day fun...

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