Care Cues

• Shared Decision-Making in Patients With Early Breast Cancer   An oncologist and a two-time early breast cancer survivor explore critical moments in treatment when communication and shared decision-making between patient and physician can fail — or improve.
  Medscape, March 26, 2025
• Easing Patients Beyond Panic in Metastatic Breast Cancer   Dr Erica Mayer of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a patient with metastatic breast cancer discuss how oncologists can ease patients beyond panic after a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.
  Medscape, March 25, 2025
• Communicating a New Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis   Dr Shiv Saidha of Johns Hopkins University and his patient discuss strategies to convey a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and to foster shared decision-making for optimal disease management.
  Medscape, March 21, 2025
• Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Care in Black Patients   Structural racism and limited resources can pose barriers to type 2 diabetes care in Black patients. A Black physician and nurse/patient discuss ways to approach shared decision-making with them.
  Medscape, March 11, 2025
• More Than Hives: Discussing Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria   Dermatologists discuss common roadblocks in communicating with patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, who often search for a cause they can fix for a condition lacking in community resources.
  Medscape, January 03, 2025
• Shared Decision-Making in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus   Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease. In this Care Cues, experts discuss strategies to promote shared decision-making with their SLE patients.
  Medscape, December 30, 2024
• Improving Communication About RT for Breast Cancer   Oncologists discuss strategies for communicating to patients the benefits and risks of radiation therapy for breast cancer, and how to ease their fears regarding potential side effects.
  Medscape, November 13, 2024
• Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer: Communicating With Patients   In this Care Cues, an oncologist and a patient with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer explore ways to improve communication about difficult news and navigate changes in treatment.
  Medscape, September 10, 2024
• Communicating With Hispanic/Latino Patients With T2D   Colleagues from Latino Diabetes Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital discuss how cultural awareness is critical to effective communication with Hispanic/Latino patients who have type 2 diabetes.
  Medscape, August 05, 2024
• Communication Strategies in Hepatocellular Carcinoma   Experts in hepatocellular carcinoma discuss effective strategies for communicating with patients to build trust, improve healthy living, and facilitate shared decision-making for optimal treatment.
  Medscape, August 01, 2024
• Fostering Effective Communication With Food Allergy Patients   In this Care Cues, a physician and a young adult with food allergies share strategies on fostering effective communication about allergy management, from childhood to independent health management.
  Medscape, June 24, 2024
• Components of Self-Management for People With Schizophrenia   Harvard Medical School mental health experts discuss teaching people with schizophrenia self-management skills useful for symptom control and relapse prevention.
  Medscape, June 13, 2024
• Communicating Effectively About Lipid Risks and Management   Cardiologist Jorge Plutzky and a patient discuss strategies for helping patients understand the importance of prioritizing lipid risks for heart health and selecting optimal LDL-lowering therapies.
  Medscape, May 29, 2024
• Barriers to MS Care in Underrepresented Communities   A neurologist and a patient with multiple sclerosis discuss the isolation and fear that a patient from an underrepresented community can feel when entering therapy, and how to overcome such barriers.
  Medscape, May 28, 2024
• Communication and Common Goals in Metastatic Breast Cancer   Dr Harold Burstein and his patient discuss optimal communication at critical points in her metastatic breast cancer journey, including diagnosis, treatment changes, and survivorship.
  Medscape, May 23, 2024
• Major Depressive Disorder: Overcoming Care Challenges   A doctor and a nurse practitioner discuss treating depression, managing patient expectations around antidepressants, speaking openly about suicidal ideation, and improving shared decision-making.
  Medscape, April 26, 2024
• Optimizing Communication and Overcoming Roadblocks in T2D   Endocrinologist Marie McDonnell discusses with her long-term patient Lorraine Kalp effective communication strategies used in overcoming roadblocks encountered in management of type 2 diabetes.
  Medscape, April 18, 2024
• Obesity: Improving Communication About a Sensitive Topic   An endocrinologist and her patient share thoughts on improving communication about obesity and the importance of shared decision-making in weight reduction strategies.
  Medscape, April 15, 2024
• Shared Decision-Making in Heart Failure   Heart failure treatment can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. In this Care Cues, experts discuss how shared decision-making can improve adherence to therapy and optimize outcomes.
  Medscape, March 04, 2024
• Improved Communication Center Stage in Multiple Sclerosis   In this Care Cues, a neurologist and a stand-up comic with multiple sclerosis share thoughts on improving communication between clinicians and patients at diagnosis and throughout treatment.
  Medscape, February 26, 2024