AJ Patnode and Family

Doctors' Comments

The following pages contain letters from various doctors.

January 8, 1999 - Letter from Dr. Beverly C. Morgan, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Pediatric Heart Center

Dear Pat and Charlene: I am so sorry to hear about my very dear Michael's firstborn son and his multiple serious problems. Mike has trumphed over so many obstacles successfully that he and Lori certainly....read more.
December 29, 1999 - Letter from Judith G. Hall, OC, MD, FRCP(C), FAAP, FCCMG, FABMG

Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia

Dear Mr. & Mr.s Patnode: It was wonderful to get your Christmas card. Thanks so much for thinking of me. I am really pleased to have a follow up and to know that he is making real progess....read more.
October 20, 2000 - Letter from Janice L. Cockrell, MD

Medical Director, Emanuel Children's Hospital

To Whom It May Concern: I would like to write a word about Albert ("AJ") Patnode's parents, Michael and Lori Patnode. When AJ was born, none of us thought he would live for very long because of his severe....read more.
December 5, 2000 - Letter from Katherine Vaughn, MD

The Vancouver Clinic

I have been involoved in A.J. Patnode's care since his initial discharge from Emanuel Hospital in 1999. I have made a number of home visits and have been able to see A.J. in his home environment....read more.