{"id":2561,"date":"2017-05-07T19:48:30","date_gmt":"2017-05-07T18:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2021-04-21T13:37:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T12:37:36","slug":"spotlight-on-a-specialist-dr-lance-forbat-consultant-cardiologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/07\/spotlight-on-a-specialist-dr-lance-forbat-consultant-cardiologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on a specialist:  Dr Lance Forbat, Consultant Cardiologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dr_lance_forbat_Spotlight_myHealthSpecialist_blog.jpg\" alt=\"Dr\u00a0Lance Forbat, Consultant Cardiologist\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why did you choose your particular specialty?<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nI was always interested in scientific application and physiology, and the cardiovascular system is the most interesting for me, having done cardiovascular experiments in an intercalated BSc during my preclinical training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your job?<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nApplying my knowledge and expertise to solve problems for patients, especially when they have been unable to get an answer or satisfactory care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What one thing do you wish every member of the public knew?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Basic life support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What three traits define you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a. I am an extrovert and an optimist<br \/>\nb. I never give up and relish a challenge<br \/>\nc. I speak my mind<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is your inspiration?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My father, who came from Budapest, Hungary age 7yrs.\u00a0He, by need, rapidly assimilated into British society, speaks several languages, \u2019matriculated\u2019 with credits, obtained an engineering degree and become a leading figure in his field. He is an innovator, was a senior Sea Scout Leader and is an author of books.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a. My family: Getting married and having three lovely daughters, and recently 2 granddaughters.<br \/>\nb. My career: 1<sup>st<\/sup> Class honours degree in Physiology, qualifying as a doctor, obtaining an MD and becoming a consultant.<br \/>\nc. My principles: Standing up for patient safety and dealing with the consequences of being a whistleblower in the NHS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Health secretary and open the can of worms!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advances in medicine are you most excited about?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Genetic profiling, enabling \u2018patient specific\u2019 treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What (health) app would you most recommend?<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nOne yet to be invented! I will probably work on it!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dr-Lance-Forbat.jpg\" alt=\"Dr\u00a0Lance Forbat, Consultant Cardiologist\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/patient\/specialist\/6409\/Lance+Forbat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr\u00a0Lance Forbat, Consultant Cardiologist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHeart2Heart\u201d Doctor<\/p>\n<p>Read Dr Lance Forbat\u2019s latest article: \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/02\/palpitations-what-are-they-and-when-should-you-be-referred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palpitations: How do you assess them and when should you be referred?<\/a>\u2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthspecialist.com\/patient\/specialist\/6409\/Lance+Forbat?cid=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book an appointment with Dr Lance Forbat<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why did you choose your particular specialty? 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