title: A tribute to Khalid Mahmud.
abstract: Dr. Khalid Mahmud, oncology specialist and founder of the innovative CareVan system that facilitates physician house calls, reveals the early influences that directed his life and his recommendations for accessible, effective home health care in the future.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Halamandaris
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006792:House Calls; D006801:Humans; D008145:Louisiana; D008952:Mobile Health Units; D010819:Physician's Role; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D000078329:Workforce