Healthcare shouldn’t depend on politics
David, a Georgia-based endocrinologist and lifelong resident, reflects on the mounting political pressure and restrictive policies that threaten his ability to provide essential healthcare. With limited specialists in the Southeast, even one doctor leaving can lead to serious care delays for people dealing with complex conditions. David recounts having to deny a veteran treatment due to federal policy, expressing heartbreak over how this politicization of healthcare undercuts not just his patients—but the ideals of service and care the country claims to uphold.