Navigating the complexities of patient care can be emotionally challenging.
During my residency, I cared for a patient with a rare gastric cancer whose mother suspected suboptimal care due to insurance issues.
Now, I can confidently say that the type of insurance a patient has doesnt influence the quality of care I provide.
Its crucial for patients to have insurance for emergencies, hospitalizations, and surgeries.
But what truly matters is being able to spend the necessary time with each patient, tailored to their unique needs.
How do you think insurance impacts the patient-doctor relationship?
Maryal Concepcion is a family physician.
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