1. I recently began working at Lemus Medical Center that has exposed me to variations of patient care as well as a fast paced medical office experience. I am still undergoing training to perform duties of a medical assistant and scribe such as completing truck driver exams required by the Department of Transportation (DOT), drug and alcohol testing, patient intake, triage, treatment in worker 's compensation, observing Dr. Lemus perform physical therapy, and assisting in minor surgeries. Even though I have recently began working here, I have been challenged by different patient level of disease, recommendation …show more content…
I feel fortunate to live close to several businesses that are walking distance such as the Auto Row, authentic restaurants, banks, shopping centers, entertainment, and much more. Socioeconomically, the car dealerships have been the highest contributor to the city 's economy in addition to mixed-used buildings that have opened up to provide residents a place to live coupled with jobs for the workforce. I believe that the effective crime education given by the Alhambra Police Department has increased the efficiency it preventing anticipated crime now that they promote positive relationships with the community they serve. I am aware that Alhambra is growing due to all the construction and innovation I …show more content…
The quality of care plays an essential role in exhibiting health status differences in the U.S. Less education in the underserved communities influences how the respective patients will be receptive to treatment. For example, a naïve patient may be taking a particular antibiotic prescribed for 3 times a day for 7 days. The patient may feel normal after the 3rd day, but is unaware of the notorious ability for bacteria to gain resistance and the patient 's condition may worsen. Policymakers should raise physician and public awareness, promote health insurance coverage expansion, and realistically increase the providers in underserved