I am wholeheartedly supporting USF Healthcare's program here in The Villages.
Yes, everybody has a "horror" story about a loved one's treatment. And, I mean everybody. Those where the patient's records were totally electronic - that is, "paperless." Those where the patient's records were totally on paper!
My late wife's oncologist carried a 4" file with him on the last visit I witnessed. The hospital was mandating a switch to electronic records, and he absolutely hated everything about it! Upon reflection, I firmly believe that my wife's death may have been delayed considerably had her records been automated! No proof, of course, but gut reactions are often close to being truthful!
Whether I will personally benefit from USF's research remains uncertain. But, I am totally convinced that the association between USF and TV will, in the long run, benefit us all. I urge every Villager to participate as much as possible in USF's various research programs!
SWR
