Exceptional Foot and Ankle Care

While interviewing for a hospital position several years ago I was asked the question of how many patients a day I thought was ideal. I strategically responded with a slightly elevated number of 15-25 depending on ratio of new vs return patients and complexity of medical issues. I was essentially laughed at and told 30-40 was standard if I was going to be “productive.” It was at that moment I realized I would likely never be capable of working for a hospital. In my mind, providing proper medical care necessitates taking time. I can not quickly and responsibly prescribe, inject, or cut care into a patient. In order to provide exceptional care, time is necessary to properly listen, consider, discuss, explain, and decide in the best interest of each individual patient. There is no substitute for time when it comes to providing exceptional care. As such, I see no feasible alternative to changing medicine and increasing quality of care other than eliminating insurance and the excess number of unnecessary middle men and expenses. The time for change has come, patients and providers alike are ready.