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Mindful Communication: Bringing Intention, Attention and Reflection to Clinical Effectiveness

Mindful Communication: Bringing Intention, Attention and Reflection to Clinical Practice is a local project funded by Physicians’ Foundation for Health Systems Excellence and sponsored by the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians.

Mindfulness has been used for over 25 years in medicine and involves maintaining an open, receptive and nonjudgmental orientation to the present. Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective adjunct in many areas of medical care especially where stress plays a significant role.

Mindful Communication can make a positive contribution to physicians lives as well as improve the quality and effectiveness of their patient care. Mindfulness enables physicians to observe their thoughts and feelings and to respond intentionally, avoiding more reflexive or impulsive responses often detrimental to their health, social relationships and professional effectiveness.

Participation in the Mindful Communication project is free. Participants can receive up to 50 hours of CME credit and are paid for completing several short questionnaires measuring wellness and professional satisfaction. Complete confidentiality is assured.

For more information about this project contact:
Mary Jane Milano, Project Coordinator, 585-473-7573 ext 302
Mick Krasner MD, Program Director, 585-341-7236

Brochure about the Project Group 1 Meeting Dates Group 2 Meeting Dates
MCMS Bulletin Article about Project
Executive Summary about Project
Press Release about Project
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