"My newborn baby required a rapid response: The NP that showed up had just rotated with me on the adult heme/onc service."

Dr. Anu Shukla, an internal medicine physician and foreign medical graduate, shares her gripping personal experiences that highlight the dangers of replacing physicians with nonphysician practitioners. She discusses the critical role of physician-led care, especially during complex medical scenarios like childbirth. The conversation touches on the challenges faced in teaching hospitals, the pitfalls of anchoring bias in diagnosis, and the ethical responsibilities involved in patient care. Ultimately, she advocates for a transparent and well-trained healthcare system to protect patient outcomes.