Dr. Kurtzer Clinic: A Case Study

As I shadowed Dr Barry Kurtzer at the Mulberry Medical Center, I noticed a number of patients waiting for the doctor in a reception room to call on them. Each patient with varying illness wish to be treated as early as possible. Desk lady calls each patient one by one asking them to wait in one of the four consulting rooms. Dr. Barry runs through each of these rooms inquiring patient’s health, their illnesses ranged from back pain, diarrhea to skin allergies. As I followed Dr. Barry, I had a chance of hearing one of the patient’s misery. Miriam (name changed), women in her mid-30s complained of having constant back pain from the hip to top of the neck. She constantly repeated that she can’t withstand this pain and how long she has to live on pain killing medications. Then, the doctor moved to the following patient with Diarrhea; a woman in late 50’s complained, she goes to the restroom immediately after eating something. Similarly, the stories and experiences of many such patients at the clinic helped me understand the working environment of a doctor. I …show more content…
But it is also about communication, establishing special relationships and confidentiality with patients. I found this doctor patient relationship at the Dr. Kurtzer clinic where patient openly communicated their health issues, family problems and personal life without hesitation. Similarly, my volunteer work in the Geisinger Community Medical Center involved interacting with patients, giving them food, and making their beds. This interaction helped me understand how important compassion and sympathy is in easing their pain just as the treatments. Even though I was not allowed to do anything without nurse’s permission, it was a helpful learning experience. Similarly, volunteer work at Leahy clinic involved organizing patient files and translating for someone who doesn’t speak