Leffingwell maintains close and caring relationships with her patients. She never hesitates to console patients after a bad prognosis or jump up and down in celebration with them when the news is welcome. Even when it requires much of her time—as with an Alzheimer’s patient with whom Leffingwell sat for more than an hour when the patient was disoriented after surgery—she goes above and beyond her job description to ensure the highest possible quality of care. Leffingwell’s co-workers say she never stops learning, is constantly devoting her own time to cover short-staffing issues, and is always looking for ways to improve procedures. Her bedside manner is sensitive and unbiased, and she places much importance on treating her patients with respect and dignity.—Hilary Lau Haley Hendon Neurosciences