I was working on a project to open a clinic for the uninsured for several years. After the opening, we saw our first patient. She had no money, no health insurance. After examination, she gave the medical student a big hug, and her smile lit up the room. She was so pleased that someone cared about her. This moment validated all my efforts working toward becoming a physician for over 25 years. Medicine is not about things. It’s about people and care.
