Defining the ‘Not My Patient, Not My Problem’ or “Bystander Effect’ in Medicine
by Gregg “Anthony” Masters, MPH It’s been a rough ride since receiving the call at 7AM Pacific time on June 4th 2023 hearing the words:…
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A Father’s Grief and Quest for Answers
by Gregg Anthony Masters, MPH G/R/I/E/F According to Merriam-Webster the definition of ‘grief’ (or in this instance, grieving) is: Have you ever lost a son,…
In Memory of Anthony John Masters
By Gregg A. Masters, MPH For those of you who may be following the ‘NMP’ thread, ie, ‘Not my patient. Not my problem,’ so prevalent…
Reports from the bedside: Observations on the ‘NMP’ Culture endemic in many U.S. health systems
by Gregg A. Masters, MPH Introduction In the fast-paced and complex world of acute healthcare in the United States, the ‘NMP’ (Not My Patient, Not…