Tuesday, March 3, 2009

About the Renal Tumor Program at my hospital

As some of you know, a while ago my oncologist and surgeon, David McDermott and Drew Wagner, asked if I'd be willing to be videotaped talking about what I think about the Renal Tumor program they offer. Well, you know me – please don't throw me in that briar patch! Besides, since I feel pretty strongly that I owe them my life, the least I can do is tell the story to a million people or so.



In a couple of shots you can see my wife Ginny. And, very sharp-eyed long-time Bostonians may be able to recognize that the unnamed fellow in those shots is Gary Gillis, former sportscaster for WHDH-TV. He's the producer of this video.

More details about the Beth Israel Deaconess Renal Tumor Program are on their web site.

(As I write this, the video player is behaving very balkily for me. I don't know if it's my computer or the Brightcove video server. I expect they'll get it worked out.)

- e-Patient Dave - 9:59 PM

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Impressive video, Dave. Brings back some bad memories for me, though.

    You're looking healthy as an ox. Good luck.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    I have found myself really enjoying listening you tell this remarkable story.....since I know how happy is the outcome. You do it especially well in this piece.

    From down here in Texas......Frank

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  3. dakourtzMarch 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Dave: excellent job with the video. Your presentation/verbal skills are excellent.

    The e-patient centric focus is consistent with the evolution in management that we experienced in our generation.
    In the 60's it was a military pyramid...the one above you knew more that you (aka The Dr.) so you did nothing until DIRECTED.
    finally people begin to realize..what if I TRUSTED the intelligence of those below me, we work as a TEAM, work in the same DIRECTION....voila .....improvement!
    Engagement! Motivation! Fulfillment!

    Keep up the good work!

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  4. e-Patient DaveMarch 6, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Great point, David! If you search this site for "steal these slides" you'll see Doc Tom Ferguson's vision of what you describe, 14 years ago.

    I enjoyed our call last night. I think you're exactly right.

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