Partner Oncology
X. Michael Liao, M.D., Ph.D.
Hematology and Oncology
X. Michael Liao, M.D., Ph.D.
Hematology and Oncology
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Partner Oncology
Dear patients and family members,
Thank you very much for visiting Partner Oncology website and your interest in becoming a
patient in our clinic. I truly appreciate your trust in me and my staff members.
Thirty years ago, my father survived a 6-month hospitalization with an almost universally
fatal disease—acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. A key lesson he learned was for him as a
patient to work with doctors and nurses as partners. His experience has deeply impacted me
as a doctor in my medical career. When my 17 year old daughter, who is interested in a
career in medicine, heard the name “Partner Oncology”, she interpreted it correctly without
me giving her any hint, and believes that it is the most logical philosophy for best outcome of
patient care. With three generations of my family believing the same philosophy, I strongly
feel that the relationship between the medical staff and patients as partners would bring
about the best outcome in fighting diseases.
Thank you very much for visiting Partner Oncology website and your interest in becoming a
patient in our clinic. I truly appreciate your trust in me and my staff members.
Thirty years ago, my father survived a 6-month hospitalization with an almost universally
fatal disease—acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. A key lesson he learned was for him as a
patient to work with doctors and nurses as partners. His experience has deeply impacted me
as a doctor in my medical career. When my 17 year old daughter, who is interested in a
career in medicine, heard the name “Partner Oncology”, she interpreted it correctly without
me giving her any hint, and believes that it is the most logical philosophy for best outcome of
patient care. With three generations of my family believing the same philosophy, I strongly
feel that the relationship between the medical staff and patients as partners would bring
about the best outcome in fighting diseases.
Our missions are:
1. To work closely with you and your family as partners, not just medical staff, in treating
your disease;
2. To provide the cancer care in the best interest of patients;
3. To provide the best possible means to cure the cancer;
4. To sooth the pain and suffering brought about by the cancer.
1. To work closely with you and your family as partners, not just medical staff, in treating
your disease;
2. To provide the cancer care in the best interest of patients;
3. To provide the best possible means to cure the cancer;
4. To sooth the pain and suffering brought about by the cancer.
Contract for the partnership
1. Promise from me: as a partner,
a. I will be constantly looking for new horizons in cancer treatment by taking
the advantage of my extensive background in biochemistry, molecular biology,
stem cell biology and immunology, as well as my curiosity in new advancement
in science and technologies that this great America offers.
b. I will listen to your concerns carefully both in terms of your disease and other
issues.
c. My office will try everything possible to keep the lines of communication easy and
open to access.
2. Expectation of the patients: as a partner,
a. You are expected to try your best to participate in the decision making about your
care;
b. You are also expected to maintain a positive attitude. I believe the best outcome
belongs to people who prepare for the worst, and hope for the best;
c. You are also expected to know your current medications, or either carry a list, or the
bottles with you for each visit.
1. Promise from me: as a partner,
a. I will be constantly looking for new horizons in cancer treatment by taking
the advantage of my extensive background in biochemistry, molecular biology,
stem cell biology and immunology, as well as my curiosity in new advancement
in science and technologies that this great America offers.
b. I will listen to your concerns carefully both in terms of your disease and other
issues.
c. My office will try everything possible to keep the lines of communication easy and
open to access.
2. Expectation of the patients: as a partner,
a. You are expected to try your best to participate in the decision making about your
care;
b. You are also expected to maintain a positive attitude. I believe the best outcome
belongs to people who prepare for the worst, and hope for the best;
c. You are also expected to know your current medications, or either carry a list, or the
bottles with you for each visit.
