This study, published in Annals of Family Medicine, sought to assess whether clinician self-rated mindfulness is associated with the quality of patient care. The researchers conducted an observational study of 45 clinicians (34 physicians, 8 nurse practitioners, and 3 physician assistants) caring for patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and 437 HIV-infected patients at 4 HIV specialty clinic sites across the United States. Patient-clinician communication quality and patient ratings of care were measured and analyzed. The study found that clinicians rating themselves as more mindful engage in more patient-centered communication and have more satisfied patients.