Thomas A. Nims

Dear Jan and Family- I think of you and Dr. Nims so often. There is an abundance of literature on "patient-centered care" and I've done my own research using Motivational Interviewing. Dr. Nim's practice of taping (with a cassette recorder, mind you) the delivery of the news of a cancer diagnosis to patients and then having us go in with him so that they could have the tape and ask or write down any questions, was indeed the practice of "patient centered care." Way before his time, he...

I had the honor of working with this truly gifted surgeon..what an inspiration he was to so many of us on the oncology floor at Grant hospital.

Dear Jan, Was looking up to see how Dr. Nims was doing and came across his obituary. So sorry for your loss. He was an exceptional man. I think of you both often ,as you both were never far from my heart. Rick and I feel lucky to have had him care for me while I battled my cancer. Couldn't have done it without you both. God bless you all and take care.❤❤

Jan - we just learned of Dr. Nims's death and wanted to express our condolences. He helped us through the cancer "experience" and made those appointments (before and after) as interesting and friendly as they could be. We had not seen him for many years but have always thought fondly of him. Hope this finds you doing well.

Jan. I am so sorry.this is iona from troy Ohio,one of the four sisters that's aw dr. Twice a year. I just found out. I am so sorry. He was a wonderful caring dr. We would have come overr. If we knew. Iona stull, troy,Ohio

I learned this week of the passing of Dr. Nims. He was a fine gentleman and wonderful doctor. I had the honor of working with Tom in the Grant Medical Center Medical Education Department for many years. Dr. Nims will live on in the hearts of his many patients and the nurses, medical students, residents and fellows he trained. My deepest sympathy goes out to Jan and his family.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Dr Tom Nims. Joseph and Mary Miller

I had the honor of working with this magnificent surgeon while working as a nurse on the 9th floor of Grant Hospital...he will be remembered for all his selfless care as a dedicated Oncologist, mentor and friend to many...may he rest in peace knowing that he always gave his best to his patients..