Vision of Women’s Health Care

February 4, 2004

“I have a vision.

“A vision of a holistic approach to women’s
health care that favors safe, natural alternatives over toxic drugs
and invasive surgery…

“An approach to women’s health care where
doctors spend adequate time listening to their patients and treating
them as partners in the healing process…

“An approach to women’s health care that honors
women and recognizes the value of their intuitive skills in helping
them solve their own health problems…

“An approach to women’s health care that informs
women of all their choices before recommending any single course
of action…

“An approach to women’s health care that is
based on extensive scientific research and a thorough understanding
of a woman’s unique body chemistry…

“An approach to women’s health care borne
from an understanding of what it’s like to be a woman—putting
everyone else’s needs first—but still needing to stay healthy,
herself…

“An approach to women’s health care that empowers
women to restore their health and vitality no matter what their
age.

“That is my vision of women’s health care.”

— Susan M. Lark, M.D.