SMA News Digest (Summer 2014): V54, I2 | Page 13

YOUR SMA “As physicians we are stewards of our patients’ health and it is our responsibility to partner with them in making appropriate choices for their care.” - Dr. Dalibor Slavik Another key focus going forward is promoting the unique value of physicians in healthcare. “We as physicians have to clarify to other health care professionals and the public those aspects of our work that can only be done by doctors who possess the appropriate training and experience while acknowledging those areas that lend themselves to collaboration with other allied health p ɽ