The clear waters and sunny skies of Hawaii drifted out of sight as the plane back in route to New Jersey parted clouds during its ascent. When leaving an extraordinary location, it is typical for a melancholy feeling to arise, due to the realization that reality is eagerly awaiting our return. For many, leaving a beautiful island too soon or having their attendance at an international chemistry conference be cut short would bring these emotions. However, everything else seemed trivial upon learning that my mother was hospitalized for congestive heart failure.
I arrived at the all too familiar front entrance of the hospital. It was the same hospital my father was taken to when I was a five-year-old. That was the very first time I had any interaction …show more content…
As a son, who has a strong relationship with his mother, my initial inclination would have been fear, however, the doctor 's efficient treatment quickly erased any doubts and worries I had. Their thorough patient assessments and calm bedside manner which always ended with the phrase; “Do you have any questions for me?” were embodied with sympathy rather than habit. I also knew my mother had many individuals on her side, a team of health care providers who worked toward the goal of the betterment of my mother 's health. The work physicians are able to accomplish with the inherent responsibility of someone 's life is a duty truly distinctive of their profession. Their acumen accompanied with perseverance allowed my mother to be discharged with medications and the reassurance that she would be …show more content…
However, through adolescence, this feeling began to fade and I soon approached my future in a broader sense, hoping to simply pursue a profession in healthcare. Growing up in a single-parent home taught me a lot about the concept of privilege, I 've learned that our society is filled with individuals who are less-fortunate and understand that it only takes one person to make a difference in someone 's life, which is one of the reasons I make it a priority to volunteer and give back to my community. Healthcare is a field which requires altruism and empathy. It allows you to truly devote your efforts to the well-being of others; an idiosyncrasy to the industry that my personality seemed perfect
I arrived at the all too familiar front entrance of the hospital. It was the same hospital my father was taken to when I was a five-year-old. That was the very first time I had any interaction …show more content…
As a son, who has a strong relationship with his mother, my initial inclination would have been fear, however, the doctor 's efficient treatment quickly erased any doubts and worries I had. Their thorough patient assessments and calm bedside manner which always ended with the phrase; “Do you have any questions for me?” were embodied with sympathy rather than habit. I also knew my mother had many individuals on her side, a team of health care providers who worked toward the goal of the betterment of my mother 's health. The work physicians are able to accomplish with the inherent responsibility of someone 's life is a duty truly distinctive of their profession. Their acumen accompanied with perseverance allowed my mother to be discharged with medications and the reassurance that she would be …show more content…
However, through adolescence, this feeling began to fade and I soon approached my future in a broader sense, hoping to simply pursue a profession in healthcare. Growing up in a single-parent home taught me a lot about the concept of privilege, I 've learned that our society is filled with individuals who are less-fortunate and understand that it only takes one person to make a difference in someone 's life, which is one of the reasons I make it a priority to volunteer and give back to my community. Healthcare is a field which requires altruism and empathy. It allows you to truly devote your efforts to the well-being of others; an idiosyncrasy to the industry that my personality seemed perfect