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Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Key Takeaways
- Jasmeet Bains, MD, combines her medical expertise with political leadership as a California State Assembly member.
- She believes physicians possess unique skills that make them effective leaders in public service roles.
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
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Jasmeet Bains, MD, of Delano, California, is an elected member of the California State Assembly. She specializes in family and addiction medicine. Here she shares her throughts about patient reaction to her run for office, and why physicians make good leaders in public service.
Bains also supported the new Grow Our Own Bill,
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