I ’ ve been in the Senate for 22 years and this is one of the most rewarding things I ’ ve ever done . It was impressive . I want to thank the medical society for this privilege and I will encourage any of my colleagues to take advantage . The average surgery would take only 15 minutes . Dr . Burns also led me through some of the paperwork and impediments facing physicians today . Not that the extra work impacts the care of the patient , but it impacts all of the time surrounding that care . It was a very rewarding experience and I know who I ’ m going to for my cataract surgery . Thank you .
- Senator Ernie Harris
I had a great day with Dr . Barry . I work with physicians regularly and I have a new appreciation for physicians ’ time . I was really impressed by the relationship she has with her patients . More than once , the patient said ‘ I would do anything for Dr . Barry .’ The way she was able to make the patients feel at ease was amazing . Many of these patients have very long term treatment relationships with Dr . Barry . Watching her do so many things seamlessly at once and on this compressed time frame was just truly impressive . It was really a fascinating experience and I appreciate Dr . Barry and the GLMS for giving me a chance to participate .
- Sarah Spurlock
Attorney , Stites & Harbison , PLLC
I had a great time with Dr . Murphy . I knew nothing about a pain center . I thought about pills and knew there was more to it but didn ’ t know what . He encourages people to go to physical therapy . He can do epidurals , massages , all kind of things . It ’ s a lot more complex than I expected . People were scared of the stigma of using an opioid . Some were scared of becoming addicted . He would tell them , ‘ Trust me , I know what I ’ m doing . I ’ m trying to improve your quality of life .’ Dr . Murphy was so patient and caring . I appreciate the opportunity to learn something I didn ’ t know much about . Thank you .
- Beth Warren
Reporter , Courier Journal
JANUARY 2017 19