Broadening Scopes of Practice: Insights from Tropical Diseases at Cho Ray
Curtis Plante reflects on his rotation in Cho Ray Hospital’s Tropical Diseases Department, where overcrowded wards, family-centered caregiving, and a vast range of complex conditions reshaped his view of medical practice. Witnessing physicians care for stigmatized and unsupported patients broadened his understanding of responsibility and compassion. The experience reinforced his commitment to expand his scope thoughtfully and support patients beyond narrow specialty boundaries.
