In other words, if a provider

is not affiliated with a large health care corporation, credentialling

of the insurance companies dictating what patients can and can not do,

or in this case where they can and can not go for health care.

Needless to say, the closing

of the clinic has been an emotional roller coaster ride for all involved,

including patients. Personally, I am very sad that such a great team of

medical staff has had to part company. I have always regarded the staff

at the Emory Clinic in Fayetteville as some of the nicest, hardest working

and professional people that I ever worked with.

I know first hand, that at

this clinic, the patient truly does come first. Many providers and nursing

staff could show letters written by patients and their families expressing

thanks and appreciation. In fact, one of my favorite letters, which came

from an 8-year-old patient, hangs on my office wall as a reminder of why

I am a family nurse practitioner.

Finally to all my patients,

I would like to say thank you for all your support and for trusting me

with your most valuable possession, your health. Unfortunately, my name

as well as my colleague's name was not included in the letter sent out

to clinic patients. For this, I apologize for the oversight by the Emory

Clinic administration. I hope to join another practice somewhere in this

area in the coming New Year.

Perhaps I have shed some light

on this unfortunate situation.

Jane Peterson, MS, RNC, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner