My Response: Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant: My Response

My dedication to patients and resolve to ensure that they receive the appropriate personal attention they deserve remain steadfast. I understand and cherish my duty to make a positive impact with regard to the delivery of health care, particularly to underserved patients in New York City and Hudson Valley. I do not intend to disappoint. To begin with, my greatest desire remains the promotion of healthy living. I have seen, first hand, the effects and consequences of not complying with basic health principles. My own dad was a smoker for years -- a factor that contributed to his heart condition. This is a mistake I would not like to see someone else repeat. For this reason, I intend to play my part towards the further enhancement of well-being in New York City and Hudson Valley by correctly and enthusiastically counseling and instructing patients so as to promote their wellness.

It is important to note that most times, the relevance of active patient engagement cannot also be overstated; especially when it comes to the delivery of quality and meaningful care. I intend to partner with patients as well as their families and caregivers so as to identify their preferences and needs, and efficiently address those needs and preferences. I have been a patient myself -- of fibromyalgia. I, therefore, understand the relevance of close working relations with care givers. I am also cognizant of the fact that patient engagement also has some positive cost implications. Health care costs could be significantly reduced when patients take charge of their own well-being by doing such things as exercising regularly and adhering to recommended dietary and medication regimes. I would love to promote the well-being of patients, and hence play an active role in the reduction of health care costs. Given my background and experience in the media, this I could do by disseminating the relevant information via various interactive media including, but not limited to, videos, books, and pamphlets.