Worked for years in oncology and as a nurse of 40+ years, it was my favorite. I also worked for years in the insurance industry and advocated for those in the middle of the crazy maze of prior authorizations, denials and appeals. The system is broken for sure, but when I read articles like this about doctors who truly advocate for their patients, it brings me hope. I wish there were more of you!
Dr. Prasad, you are a real human being -- very special, and unusual in medical professionals these days. I am wondering, though, if you are open to working with patients who want to take nutritional supplements, and eat an anti-cancer diet. Do you know about these things? Thanks for answering. Julia Schopick, Author (Honest Medicine -- and -- The Power of Honest Medicine)
As a hematologist who has been doing this about twice as long as you have, your story was perfect. It is the question I get asked the most often and you have put into words more eloquent than mine a perfect answer.
Great story,
Thank you for sharing this and thank you for all you do. Independent thought and commitment to our role is the foundation of medicine.
We need more Doc and nurses like you.
Worked for years in oncology and as a nurse of 40+ years, it was my favorite. I also worked for years in the insurance industry and advocated for those in the middle of the crazy maze of prior authorizations, denials and appeals. The system is broken for sure, but when I read articles like this about doctors who truly advocate for their patients, it brings me hope. I wish there were more of you!
Your story gave me goosebumps. Thank you
This story is so “human” in a world where they are trying to dehumanize us…thank you Dr. V for this special story.
Thanks for sharing that story Dr Prasad.
Thank you for sharing this encounter, evolving set of decisions and exchange of gifts, Dear Physician and Guide.
Dr. Prasad, you are a real human being -- very special, and unusual in medical professionals these days. I am wondering, though, if you are open to working with patients who want to take nutritional supplements, and eat an anti-cancer diet. Do you know about these things? Thanks for answering. Julia Schopick, Author (Honest Medicine -- and -- The Power of Honest Medicine)
Beautiful story! Truly inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
You are the best…doctors like you are few. Thank you for caring for the whole person.
I thought you were still young!?
Vinay,
As a hematologist who has been doing this about twice as long as you have, your story was perfect. It is the question I get asked the most often and you have put into words more eloquent than mine a perfect answer.
Thank you.
V.P., did you ever go to school, or teach in Houston, Texas?
Thank you for sharing this story. Very touching
Dr. VP is one of the good ones!!!