A Conversation with Gregg Masters, MPH
On this episode Gil discusses with Gregg his son’s recent tragic death and his final days in the hospital with him. They discuss the “NMP” (Not My Patient, Not My Problem) problem in medicine, which refers to a culture where healthcare professionals may neglect or dismiss issues that fall outside their specific area of responsibility or expertise.
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Episode Takeaways
- Gregg Masters shared a personal story about his son, Anthony Masters, who tragically died after a bicycle accident. Despite being taken to a Level 1 trauma center, Anthony’s condition deteriorated due to what Gregg perceives as a lack of coordinated care and the NMP culture.
- Gregg observed that despite his son’s worsening condition, there seemed to be a lack of urgency and coordination among the medical staff. He felt that the care team was not adequately addressing his son’s needs, leading to a delay in critical interventions.
- The hosts argue that the NMP culture is particularly prevalent in academic medical centers and their teaching hospital affiliates. They believe that this culture can lead to fragmented care and potentially adverse outcomes for patients.
- Gregg Masters plans to start a foundation in his son’s name to address the NMP culture in medicine. He hopes to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies.
- The hosts encourage listeners to follow the developments of this issue on their blog and Twitter, and to join the conversation using the hashtags #TeamTony, #EndNMP, and #NMP.
Hosts
Gil Bashe
Managing Partner, Chair Global Health, FINN Partners
Twitter: @Gil_Bashe
LinkedIn: Gil Bashe
Gregg Masters
Founder & Managing Director, Health Innovation Media
Twitter:Â @GreggMastersMPH
LinkedIn: Gregg Masters, MPH
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