The first person I interviewed is Dr. Huichung Tina Ling, she is a Hematology and Oncology Specialist in Fremont, California. Dr. Ling is an expert in the field, having practiced for 11 years. Among the things that caught my attention during our interview it was the extensive preparation that involves being any type of practitioner of medicine to be prepared to act in any different type of situations involving health matters which stood out to me.
During the interview Dr. Ling was very kind and helpful, the interview felt more like a conversation than a strict session of questions and answers. We got along well and the conversation allowed me to get to know about how oncology is in the United States. At the same time she was very open about …show more content…
The last of Dr. William B. Ventres’ five stages of professional growth into an effective oncology physician is citizenship- knowing how do I would contribute not only to the lives of individual patients but also to those who may be affected by the inevitable ripples I cause as I make my way in professional life. “The best part, I feel, with oncology,” Dr. Ling explained, “is that there is continuity of care so you do get to know them over time. If you help them through the chemo[chemotherapy] period and help them recover and then a few years later you see them come back to you and they’re doing great. So it’s really in their follow-ups do the typical exam surveillance but a lot of times you just sit down and talk about how their family is doing because you get to know their family and just about their life in general.” More than 14 million Americans have a history of cancer; it is expected to kill 600,000 Americans this year but because of the passion and determination of oncologists all around the world who have worked with their patients throughout the years to find a way to treat them. An oncologist not only saves lives today but as they learn from new experiences and discoveries, everything they do now has an impact on a the life of another cancer patient in the future. So to pursue oncology as a career, I must be prepared for the expectation that my …show more content…
Ling to tell me what the biggest challenge she faces is and she told me about one of her cases: “A few months ago,” she said, “there was a patient with a very rare diagnosis and the treatment for it is not great because we simply don’t know enough about the cancer and unfortunately the insurance would not cover the visit. They really wanted to go to Stanford or UCSF to see what they could do but we had to tell them that they would have to pay for the visit out of pocket and they couldn’t. Unfortunately they think that we have the authority to approve it but all we can really do is put in a request and it’s up to the people higher to approve it and most often they don’t.” It’s disturbing to think that people whose lives could potentially be saved cannot do so because they lack money. They simply cannot afford to live and, looking at the costs, this isn’t too far-fetched. Over 11 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with cancer and it is one of the five most costly medical conditions. The rates of uninsurance are higher among breast and cervical cancer patients which are both among the top ten most expensive cancer treatments and female cancer patients. Dr. Ling is not the only doctor in the field of oncology today who is affected by this problem.
Overall Dr. Ling’s personality is very kind and open. To me the interview was very clear and sincere. To talk about, oncology is a very important topic worldwide because it plays a central role in delivering healthcare
During the interview Dr. Ling was very kind and helpful, the interview felt more like a conversation than a strict session of questions and answers. We got along well and the conversation allowed me to get to know about how oncology is in the United States. At the same time she was very open about …show more content…
The last of Dr. William B. Ventres’ five stages of professional growth into an effective oncology physician is citizenship- knowing how do I would contribute not only to the lives of individual patients but also to those who may be affected by the inevitable ripples I cause as I make my way in professional life. “The best part, I feel, with oncology,” Dr. Ling explained, “is that there is continuity of care so you do get to know them over time. If you help them through the chemo[chemotherapy] period and help them recover and then a few years later you see them come back to you and they’re doing great. So it’s really in their follow-ups do the typical exam surveillance but a lot of times you just sit down and talk about how their family is doing because you get to know their family and just about their life in general.” More than 14 million Americans have a history of cancer; it is expected to kill 600,000 Americans this year but because of the passion and determination of oncologists all around the world who have worked with their patients throughout the years to find a way to treat them. An oncologist not only saves lives today but as they learn from new experiences and discoveries, everything they do now has an impact on a the life of another cancer patient in the future. So to pursue oncology as a career, I must be prepared for the expectation that my …show more content…
Ling to tell me what the biggest challenge she faces is and she told me about one of her cases: “A few months ago,” she said, “there was a patient with a very rare diagnosis and the treatment for it is not great because we simply don’t know enough about the cancer and unfortunately the insurance would not cover the visit. They really wanted to go to Stanford or UCSF to see what they could do but we had to tell them that they would have to pay for the visit out of pocket and they couldn’t. Unfortunately they think that we have the authority to approve it but all we can really do is put in a request and it’s up to the people higher to approve it and most often they don’t.” It’s disturbing to think that people whose lives could potentially be saved cannot do so because they lack money. They simply cannot afford to live and, looking at the costs, this isn’t too far-fetched. Over 11 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with cancer and it is one of the five most costly medical conditions. The rates of uninsurance are higher among breast and cervical cancer patients which are both among the top ten most expensive cancer treatments and female cancer patients. Dr. Ling is not the only doctor in the field of oncology today who is affected by this problem.
Overall Dr. Ling’s personality is very kind and open. To me the interview was very clear and sincere. To talk about, oncology is a very important topic worldwide because it plays a central role in delivering healthcare