Shadowing in autopsies satisfied my early high school curiosity in that I was able to understand the anatomy of the human body. Knowing the appearance of a normal organ helped me to recognize when an organ was abnormal whether that was through weight or appearance. I have learned that the human body encapsulates teachable knowledge and evidence that leads to the diagnosing of disease and corresponding treatment. My time spent shadowing in autopsies confirmed my interest in learning more about the field of medicine and the doctor’s role in direct patient care. I have shadowed Dr. Simmons, a cardiology specialist and Dr. Fitzhugh at the NIH sickle cell department. In cardiology, I witnessed the physician’s role in patient education regarding
The imagery of the patient’s lifeless body gives a larger meaning to the doctor’s daily preoccupations. Gawande’s use of morbid language helps the reader identify that death is, unfortunately, a facet of a physician’s career. However, Gawande does not leave the reader to ponder what emotions went through him after witnessing the loss of his patient. He writes, “Perhaps a backup suction device should always be at hand, and better light is more easily available. Perhaps the institutions could have trained me better for such crises” (“When Doctors Make Mistakes” 73).
Erik Erikson was heavily influenced by Freud but while Freud was an ID psychologist, Erikson was an ego psychologist. Erikson stressed that the development of the ego depended heavily on personal and social aspects. “According to Erikson, the ego develops as it successfully resolves crises that are distinctly social in nature. These involve establishing a sense of trust in others, developing a sense of identity in society, and helping the next generation prepare for the future” (McLeod, S. 1970). His theory focused on personality development through eight distinct stages. He believed that personality progressed in a stacking or pre-determined manner, this is referred to as the epigenetic principle. One must
My sixteen week class in English 111. I was really nervous about this class. Because English has never been my strong point. This class has hard, but fun all at the same time. I learn a lot from this class. Meanwhile,the first day of class you handed a paper with a question on it. “The first thing I want to say to you who are students is that you must not think of being here to receive an education; instead, you will do much better to think of being here to claim one.” Even though putting my all in what I have learned, claiming my education with hard work because using the skills of the meal plan, as we write to different audiences and learning to be a Critically thinker as I start becoming a critically-Literate Citizenship.
In the medical community there appears to be a divide between disease-centered care and patient-centered care. Both Charon and Garden, readily acknowledge this. Charon explains how although doctors can boast in their “impressive technical progress,” and “their ability to eradicate once fatal infections,” doctors often lack the abilities to recognize the pain of their patients and to extend empathy (3). Charon further adds that “medicine practiced without a genuine and obligating awareness of what patients go through [empathy] may fulfill its technical goals, but it is an empty medicine, or, at best, half a medicine” (5). Often, doctors fail to remember that their patients are more than just a person with cancer or a congenital heart defect — they are human, a whole person with dreams, aspirations, and fears. According to Charon, “scientifically competent medicine alone cannot help a patient grapple w...
Does your head hurt, does your body ache, and how are your bowl movements? After a head to toe assessments, touching and prodding, the physician writes up a prescription and explains in a medical jargon the treatment plan. As the short consultation comes to a close, it’s wrapped up with the routine “Please schedule an appointment if there are no signs of improvement”. This specific experience often leaves the patient feeling the “medical gaze” of the physicians. Defined by good and good, the medical gaze is the physicians mentality of objectifying their patient to nothing more than a biological entity. Therefore it is believed that the medical gaze moves away from compassionate and empathetic care, thus leaving patients feeling disconnected from their physicians. In order to understand how the medical gaze has stemmed into patient care, I begin with observations of a Grand Round, lectures for the progress of continuing medical education of physicians. There are expectations of physicians to be informed of cutting edge medical procedures and biotechnology since it can result in a less aggressive and more efficient treatment plan of patients. As I witness the resident physician’s maturation of medical competence in during a Surgical Grand Round at UC Irvine Medical Center, it has shifted the paradigm of the medical gaze and explains how competence is a form of compassion and empathy in patient care.
While the majority of the book critiques the healthcare system, Chapter 13 focuses more on key actions and personality traits that help Dr. Stone relate to patients. Although this noteworthy, compassionate physician attempts to develop an understanding of his patients’ values and goals, he still fails Mrs. Jackson by trying to retain cultural competency by tiptoeing around end-of-life decisions. Conversations about feeding tube placement and DNR orders could have minimized Mrs. Jackson’s unnecessary
Doctors should possess the skills necessary to assess what the patient actually needs contrary to what he/she believes they require. An illness obviously impacts one’s life regardless of how minuscule. A doctor plays a vital role in both the physical condition and the, often over-looked, emotional well-being of his/her patients. I firmly believe that through my experiences in two separate, but fairly similar branches of medicine I have developed the ability to care for those in a compassionate yet professional manner along with the ability comprehend the information necessary that being a health care provider
As a second year Pathologists’ Assistant student at Indiana University School of Medicine, I am writing to express my interest in the Pathologists’ Assistant position. I believe that this position is ideal for me because my internship at Montefiore was the first step in me become a Pathologists’ Assistant. Through this internship, I was able to obtain the knowledge on how to become a PA, what a PA does, and it solidified any question on whether I wanted to be a PA.
Goal 2- Garner experience and practice in treatment planning and assessments through performing psychosocial and diagnostic assessments; consider methods of interventions appropriate to client presentation; develop treatment plans with supervisor for assigned clients.
...epersonalized. Although not every patient is easy to deal with and doctors are under colossal pressure, by inspiring students with a possible future in the medical field to get involved with type of community service early we can ameliorate the distressing situation. Coming into contact with, speaking to, and intimately understanding these incredible individuals can dramatically alter one’s perspective and ensure treatment with self respect and dignity. I strongly believe in this notion of early involvement. My changed view coupled with my future medical training in college will allow me to be a figure to emulate and hopefully inspire others to follow this path. By embarking on this monumental journey mankind has the opportunity to shape history and enrich the lives of others while personally experiencing the most rewarding of all endeavors: helping someone in need.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly the novel starts of on a ship heading for the North Pole with a captain Walton writing letter to his sister back in England. Writing to her about all the process of this danger mission for science journey hoping to make important scientific discovers. As he writes his letters to his sister he waits for this sheet of ice surrounding his ship to be weak enough to break. Then as he looks out the window he see a gigantic man driving a dog sledding across the ice. Then after the abstaining sight they later see a normal average man on a dog sledge expect this man is exhausted and half dyed. So the crew on the ship took him aboard to recover and that’s when he tells his story. The man’s name is victor Frankenstein he grow up in Geneva with his important father and his family. His parents expected to marry his cousin Elizabeth. Victor Frankenstein also had a little brother named William and a maid Justine living with his family. Also a best friend named Henry Clare ball.
The three poses and one breath that I think have really helped me and I will continue to practice is Corpse pose, Tree pose, Reclining twist and Kapalabhati breath. I chose Corpse Pose one because this semester had me stressed out. I had so much assignments and quizzes and I also had to write the Ontario secondary school literacy test. I stayed up most of the nights either finishing an assignment or studying for a test or quiz. I'm very huge on procrastination. The Corpse pose is a relaxation pose. When I did this pose, calmed my mind and body and encouraged a deep feeling of relaxation. This poses helped me release my stress level and kept me clam. I get a lot of headaches, when I'm stressed and Corpse pose helped me get rid of headaches.
Duty Night Reflection I completed my duty night on October 22nd, which was also concurrent with the wild and extremely entertaining Penn State vs. Ohio State football game. I arrived at 7:45pm at Brill hall where I met with Cheryl and Mitchell, who were the two RA’s I would be accompanied with for the evening. They discussed why two RA’s are on duty (football game); the times we would be rounding, and retrieved the “Duty Bag” from the residence office in Brill.
For me, the Senior Experience has been a challenging yet rewarding process. Most of the obstacles that came about were when I was doing my research. Finding reliable and substantial evidence that supports my claim took time and effort but once I found it I could easily work it into my paper. My advisor for this project was Mrs.Greathouse. Fortunately, she is my ILT teacher as well, making it convenient for us to meet.
Although the likelihood is that medical students will just be dissecting me, I like to think that I'm contributing to the education of the future of medicine. And as a pre-medical student, my goal in life is to contribute to the advancement of medicine in as many ways as possible, among saving lives of course. I have discussed this with my mother. In addition, I have also discussed with her the fact that I am a registered organ donor, and if I ever get in a tragic accident and can't be saved, if my organs are viable, I wish to donate as much as possible so I can use my death to save the lives of others. I didn't come into this course with any expectations, but with interest. I'm not exactly sure what I want to learn, but I know I am ready to