Cleveland Francis Jr., MD

Opinion

No, you can’t see a different doctor: We need zero tolerance of patient bias

Author:: Cleveland Francis Jr., MD

Publish date: December 9, 2022

While speech may not constitute violence in the strictest sense of the word, there is growing evidence that it can be physically harmful.

Opinion

Yes, we should talk politics and religion with patients

Author:: Cleveland Francis Jr., MD

Publish date: September 26, 2022

Religion and spirituality are as much a part of our patient’s lives as the physical parameters that we measure. To neglect these significant aspect...

Opinion

Ten steps for clinicians to avoid being racist: The Francis commitment

Author:: Cleveland Francis Jr., MD

Publish date: July 18, 2022

The scars never go away and your status is always in question, no matter your title or uniforms of respect. Eventually it wears you down.