This week I was able to observe how the clinic handles inbox telephone messages received from patients and inbox referrals for new patients when they need to be seen by Becky Godby. Chuck asked me to assist him with a vaginal cyst examination. Dr. Rosengren allowed me to draw up an injection with lidocaine and triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog), which was performed under his direct supervision. I observed a Papanicolaou (PAP) smear procedure, setup, and collection with theThinPrep Pap test. Under the direction of Raymond, I set up a nebulizer treatment and observed a patient perform a peak flow meter measurement, which must be performed before and after the nebulizer treatment is given. I performed multiple urinalyses and prepared a sample to
