Diane is an outstanding role model and a compassionate patient advocate. As one physician noted, "Diane Guzek is one of the finest nurses I have encountered in my 40 years of practice. She is a fantastic teacher and highly professional role model." According to another staff member, one of Diane's most inspiring qualities "is her ability to put the needs of patients first". Diane's nominations provided numerous examples of her kindness and empathy. After relaying a story of how Diane helped one patient who felt ignored by other medical facilities, a colleague stated, "this is only one story out of hundreds of many inspiring encounters where Diane displays a tremendous empathy for our patients and an incredible ability to problem-solve with them. We know this because we see it first-hand and because our patients constantly praise her". Another nurse wrote, "Diane taught me so much, she is always ready to help me, and always patient no matter how busy she is. I look to her as a role model for the hepatology nurse I want to be in the future." Diane's nominations repeatedly mention her unwavering commitment to her patients and her natural leadership skills. She is very well liked and highly respected among staff and patients. In the words of her colleagues, Diane is "a shining example of the best parts of medicine," and "the backbone of Hepatology."