The personal statement that I wrote includes separate anecdotes about my brother and a child who I have been seeing in the hospital the last few months. I vaguely describe their situations and impact on me only using their first names. I did not mention when or which hospital it was for either.
One of the people who read and commented on my personal statement said that I should just say 'my brother' and possibly change the kid's name to protect patient confidentiality. I think that it takes away from the flow and memorability of the paper to keep saying my brother or to change the name of the kid come interview time.
Can i just leave my PS how it is with the names, or am I obligated to keep it confidential?
One of the people who read and commented on my personal statement said that I should just say 'my brother' and possibly change the kid's name to protect patient confidentiality. I think that it takes away from the flow and memorability of the paper to keep saying my brother or to change the name of the kid come interview time.
Can i just leave my PS how it is with the names, or am I obligated to keep it confidential?
