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How living and practicing medicine abroad complicated my beliefs about universal health care systems

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  • Nisha Narayanan

  • June 5, 2026

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    The author experienced a traumatic incident as both a physician and a parent when her daughter suffered an extravasation injury from phenytoin.

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    Despite the injury's severity, the medical team followed protocol and did not acknowledge the need for systemic changes after the incident.

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    The author highlights the importance of a culture of accountability and learning in healthcare systems, contrasting her experiences in the U.S. and U.K.

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    She emphasizes that universal health care must include safety and accountability, not just access to services.

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    The author reflects on how her experiences reshaped her understanding of pediatric care standards and the challenges of improving healthcare systems.

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How living and practicing medicine abroad complicated my beliefs about universal health care systems

  • by Nisha Narayanan

  • June 5, 2026

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