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Fraser Leversedg: Helping patients feel involved in their own care
posted July 2nd, 2010
Not only did Dr. Leversedge listen to the patient and identify her problem, he worked with her, radiology and anesthesiology to provide excellent care while being very cognizant that she had no insurance.
Fraser Leversedge, M.D., received a provider quarterly Strength, Hope & Caring Award.
Dr. Nunley received a letter from a patient who had been treated by Dr. Leversedge and he felt the letter spoke volumes as to the care provided by Dr. Leversedge. The content of the letter conveyed compassionate and understanding care. Not only did Dr. Leversedge listen to the patient and identify her problem, he worked with her, radiology and anesthesiology to provide excellent care while being very cognizant that she had no insurance. The patient ended the letter by stating, “I felt I was actually involved in my own care. This is RARE in most medical consults.”