Eric Last, DO, FACP

Dad, husband, primary care internist, patient NY Islanders/Mets fan. Acknowledge the likely but shoot for the impossible. Opinions are mine alone. #ProudtobeGIM

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

A great reminder of the importance of advocacy…and perhaps a plea to not only recognize the work, but give us better tools to do it.

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

Pt advocacy = Disability forms. FMLA paperwork. Housing applications. Workers' comp claims.

Drs. Jane Abernathy & Sarah Syed @Hopkins_GIM on the ordinary work that changes lives.

@gradydoctor @EricLast3 @aafp @drlucymcbride @SocietyGIM @SCNosalMD

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[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@JulienHohenl @surgeonweiss @sepideh_gholami @NorthwellHealth @RohinGawdi Congratulations!!!

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

Great piece, great reminder of the joy inherent in our work. Earlier today a patient commented that care like this is more special than ever…because it’s become the exception to a rushed, commodified reality of practice.

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

Patients notice and appreciate when we’re thorough, go the extra mile, and stick with them through twists and turns.

These behaviors build trust.

@Hopkins_GIM @CoryRohlfsen @MarjorieCross @nishmanek @EricLast3 #MedTwitter

https://t.co/pZZ7yFdG4X

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

Wishing the same to all CLOSLERians!!

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

Happy holidays! Wishing you a winter recharge—log off, slow down, & rest.

We’ll be offline until Jan 2—see you in the New Year!

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[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

Wonderful piece!

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

Lead with trauma-informed, dignity-first care: clarify the patient’s priorities and take the time to build a trusting relationship. @HofstraU @Medicalenglishb @EricLast3 @roshni_beeharry @navarrotradmed @ManuelPera11 @mcgillwpc @DoctorHumanist https://t.co/uMh4AWO3fh

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@TheRealDoctorT @yajessawrx Hilarious!!! Should also be holding a copy of “These Vital Signs”!

[colleen christmas @CchristmColleen]

@TheSurajKannan As you know, I am a firm believer that this starts in primary care, long long before a crisis where we can get used to the idea that sometimes we have the opportunity to control a bit of what our end of life looks like and plan to try to make it so

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

“Something as simple as wearing a unique article of clothing, like colorful socks, can help build connections with patients.”-@RichardSchaeferMD @millstej @EricLast3 #MedTwitter https://t.co/mtkY3YBFJr

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@CLOSLER @millstej Building connections, building relationships, build the foundations of our work. Mentioning that patient’s recent birthday, the birth of their grandchild, or how their fave sports team is doing…all make connections. And those connections help us help them…and recharge us.

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

Wonderful reminder of the impact that our words, and how they’re delivered and received, has on our patients. All the more important at a time when patients may get bad news via an electronic portal, alone with their thoughts and feelings.

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

"New medical information can be hard for pts to process, esp. if it's bad news. Taking time to assess the impact of newly delivered information is an important step in clinical conversations."- @millstej @marklewismd @EricLast3 @CoryRohlfsen #MedTwitter https://t.co/5ISAujUxkU

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

A wonderful piece with many lessons.
May I add the wish that systems grant us the time that both we and our patients crave and deserve…and also that we be judged not by the productivity we generate, but by the humanity and heart we bring to our work.

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

In the course of pt care, clinicians are often witness to powerful, emotion-filled stories. To continue to do this work, we must find ways to replenish ourselves & reach out for support when needed. @DrHowardLiu @netflix @ThePICULife #MedTwitter
https://t.co/yGUpR2nvDW

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

A beautiful expansion of a simple lesson.
Be kind.

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

A genuine "thank you" to a pt or coworker can be powerful. It acknowledges the profound gifts of trust, collaboration, & shared humanity that underpin all healing and connection. @EndoHopkins @HopkinsMedicine #MedTwitter @Hallmark https://t.co/mVA5yIUPMK

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

I’m so proud of all of the people who make Narrateur possible. And I’m proud to be part of a medical school that values the role of arts and humanism in medicine.

[Zucker School of Medicine @ZuckerSoM]

Gratitude, storytelling & scholarship 🌟 @ZuckerSOM celebrated the 8th annual Donor Reception + Narrateur Launch, honoring those who make medical education possible & meaningful.

🎨🩺 Catch the highlights: https://t.co/Ku16ZR2Qvg

#DonorReception #ScholarshipSupport

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

With gratitude to @CLOSLER for giving this story a home.
@TheRealDoctorT @drjessigold @DrAhuja @CoryRohlfsen @n_anandu @aoglasser @doctordelamaza

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

"I recently cared for a patient labeled as 'difficult' and struggled. Learning more about his life story would have allowed me to serve him more effectively."- @EricLast3 @millstej @Medicalenglishb #MedTwitter https://t.co/tvQ7b0hIg8

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

First and INSPIRING episode!

[Ars Medica @arsmedica_org]

We’re thrilled to bring you our first episode of 2025: “On How Personal Loss Sparked a Career in Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Megan Gerber.”

https://t.co/UMbFZILeH7

#medtwitter #medschool #meded #medx

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@CLOSLER @UHC @AnthemBCBS @aboutKP Great piece…a reminder to understand some of our patients’ major stressors. But also….there needs to be an organized effort to fight back against the onslaught of PA’s. & health care systems must build in support for clinicians,especially in primary care, already overburdened.

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@Medicalenglishb @CLOSLER @davidkopaczmd @rabihmgeha @AnnieDuke @DoctorHumanist @ManuelPera11 Perfect timing! I read “Motorcycle Maintenance” many years ago and have been thinking about rereading it. Here’s the perfect excuse!

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@CLOSLER @davidkopaczmd @rabihmgeha @AnnieDuke Wonderful piece @davidkopaczmd! Opening our minds and flushing the hubris and listening - really listening - to our patients. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how important that is.

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@CLOSLER @doclauravater @navarrotradmed @JohnLauner @ManuelPera11 So true, and all year long, too! Things can get lost in the “big picture.” But one on one, a little kindness, understanding and empathy go a long way.

[Eric Last, DO, FACP @EricLast3]

@CLOSLER @millstej @davidkopaczmd @cjstreed @CoryRohlfsen @AbrahamNussbaum @meggerber @doclauravater Touché, @millstej ! Our (non) system fosters confusion & frustration in our patients…often when they’re most vulnerable. Golden rule of healthcare…imagine you’re in their shoes, the one who needs help. How can we make their journey easier? And how can systems help too?