THE WELCH COMPANY
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700

July 28, 1999

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Ms. Kathy Welch
3585 Gold Creek Lane
Sacramento, CA 95827

Subject: Medical Practice Requires Records
Snail Mail: Wave of the Future

Dear Kathy,

Thanks for your letter on July 14, which was reviewed on July 19.

The article on prostate cancer provides timely perspective. I used the articles on managing medical records to try and illustrate the need for balance between caution to protect sensitive information, and proactive communication to ensure timely, accurate understanding, in responding to inquiries about my proposal to the National Science Foundation.

Notes on the family reunion may be of interest.

Snail mail shows great promise.

Hope all is well.

Sincerely,


Rod