Jeffrey Millstein

A patient told me that I hadn’t listened closely enough. I’m glad she did statnews.com/2025/07/11/psy… via @statnews my latest piece for @statnews - some thoughts on enriching clinician-patient communication that may help get to patients' truest concerns.

Thank you to @CLOSLER for featuring this piece. Don’t miss “From Scratch” @netflix @TembiLocke @KatecBowler

@CchristmColleen @meggerber @HopkinsMedicine @thomasleemd Maybe it should instead read: “measure what matters that’s measurable, then remind yourself it usually matters far less than the unmeasurable aspects of value.”

@meggerber @millstej @HopkinsMedicine @thomasleemd I have heard many talks on leadership saying we must “measure what matters”. I disagree: A) Often misappropriated to measuring/rewarding/punishing things that don’t matter much and B) some of THE MOST IMPORTANT aspects of excellent care and leadership can’t be measured

Grand rounds ⁦@HopkinsMedicine⁩ w ⁦@thomasleemd⁩ about building connections in medicine. Do you feel respected, trusted, and pride for your work? 🤔

"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

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

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

Opinion | Doctors Should Think of AI as a Medical Student medpagetoday.com/opinion/second…

@MaraGordonMD @PhillyInquirer Great piece!

Very proud of this piece I wrote for @PhillyInquirer about how to navigate size-inclusive medicine. inquirer.com/health/expert-…

@CLOSLER @KamnaBalharaMD @JosephSakran @dromron Very beautiful writing and such a humane, generous message. Thank you for this @KamnaBalharaMD

"When pts present frequently to the ED, MDs must make an effort to validate them as individuals. It's also important to be aware of & work to change the underlying social determinants that may drive their visits."— @KamnaBalharaMD @JosephSakran @dromron tinyurl.com/yecppw6k

@SunitaPuriMD @marklewismd Really wonderful piece and important message.

I’m thrilled to share my piece for the Atlantic! Doctors struggle to address the suffering and mortality of young patients, who we often over-treat with harsh therapies because we assume living as long as possible is their only priority. @marklewismd theatlantic.com/health/archive…

Check out this Narrative Essay by @millstej "Paying Respect" #fammed #fmrevolution journals.stfm.org/familymedicine…

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

"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

@EricLast3 @dhpomerantz @CLOSLER @GIMaPreceptor @meggerber @CchristmColleen Really thoughtful and beautiful piece @EricLast3. Always happy to read your terrific writing in @CLOSLER !

@dhpomerantz @CLOSLER @millstej @GIMaPreceptor @meggerber @CchristmColleen Hope you know how much that means @dhpomerantz !

"A few minutes genuinely listening to a patient's story can make a world of difference. It can foster authentic connections and translate into enhanced trust."- @EricLast3 @millstej @GIMaPreceptor @meggerber @dhpomerantz @CchristmColleen #medtwitter tinyurl.com/ytzf5ptz

"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-learn…

"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

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

@MaraGordonMD @GIMaPreceptor @PaulNWilliamz @CchristmColleen @drcadesky @drjenniferbest @DrJenGunter @InduPartha @NaliJulia @DrSarahAxelrath @gradydoctor @AmyGDalaMD High level I think listening skills are key. On more focused level, better medication reconciliation process is important.

Curious to hear how other doctors think about harm reduction - broadly defined - in their practices. @millstej @GIMaPreceptor @PaulNWilliamz @CchristmColleen @drcadesky @drjenniferbest @DrJenGunter @InduPartha @NaliJulia @DrSarahAxelrath @gradydoctor @AmyGDalaMD

I have learned so much about general primary care from addiction medicine and caring for patients with opioid use disorder. Patients decide when they're ready for treatment. It's about trusting patients to know what's best for their lives. #medtwitter

@MattSakumoto @meggerber @drsusan @PhillyInquirer @ORourkeJr @CoryRohlfsen @myheroistrane @THMToday Matt do you have a full text link to this?- looks great!

@millstej @meggerber @drsusan @PhillyInquirer @ORourkeJr @CoryRohlfsen @myheroistrane Or maybe just skillset? As more care shifts to message-based, the ability and confidence/competence to safely triage, diagnose, and treat via only written word is a differentiator Some initial thoughts I developed with AditiUJoshi in @THMToday here: telehealthandmedicinetoday.com/index.php/jour…

Inboxology – The Newest Medical Specialty? | Expert Opinion inquirer.com/health/expert-… via @phillyinquirer