Experiencing the pain of losing a patient to a rare gastric cancer was tough, but dealing with the suspicion of suboptimal care due to insurance was even harder.
As a resident doctor, I faced this challenge head-on, trying to provide the best care possible regardless of insurance coverage.
Now, I have the freedom to focus on each patient's needs without the constraints of their insurance status.
This shift has allowed me to dedicate the time and attention each patient deserves, truly making a difference.
How do you think insurance impacts the quality of care in medical practice?
Maryal Concepcion is a family physician.
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