I was glad to see, in the journalist Brian Deer's 'Reflections on
investigating Wakefield' that he gave some consideration to the two
doctors 'left in the shadows', Dr. Simon Murch and Professor Walker-Smith.
As a former patient of Professor Walker-Smith at the Royal Free, I
have often felt sorry that this should have happened. Thirteen years ago,
he turned a sick, miserable little girl back into a happy, optimistic one.
What is more, he inspired her to become a doctor; "you don't need to lower
your sights" he said.
I am just one amongst hundreds of children that Professor Walker-
Smith must have treated during his long career, and I'm sure there will be
many who feel just as grateful towards him as I do. Whatever has happened
since, I still hold him and Dr. Murch in high regard and will always be
thankful for their care and expertise.
Rapid Response:
Reflections of a grateful patient
I was glad to see, in the journalist Brian Deer's 'Reflections on
investigating Wakefield' that he gave some consideration to the two
doctors 'left in the shadows', Dr. Simon Murch and Professor Walker-Smith.
As a former patient of Professor Walker-Smith at the Royal Free, I
have often felt sorry that this should have happened. Thirteen years ago,
he turned a sick, miserable little girl back into a happy, optimistic one.
What is more, he inspired her to become a doctor; "you don't need to lower
your sights" he said.
I am just one amongst hundreds of children that Professor Walker-
Smith must have treated during his long career, and I'm sure there will be
many who feel just as grateful towards him as I do. Whatever has happened
since, I still hold him and Dr. Murch in high regard and will always be
thankful for their care and expertise.
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