Kate Scannell MD is a physician and author in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has written several books and published extensively in both lay and professional venues. She was a regular opinion columnist for several Bay Area newspapers and their digital outlets, including The Oakland Tribune, the San Jose Mercury News, and The East Bay Times. Her columns explored the ethical and sociopolitical dimensions of modern medicine and health care. You're welcome to visit her website at: https: //www.katescannellmd.com