There are a few intense moments in the patients' flow from pre-op clinic through the post-op final exam. One of the most delicate is the hand-off from mom or dad to the operating room nurse. Priscilla Jurkovich is excited to be offering Rotaplast's expertise to another young boy; the photo tells the story for Jaret and his mom.
Jerry Meshulam
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