Era I operated under the belief that an illness needed to be treated by physical therapies such as drugs or surgery. Dossey (2013) called Era I “mechanical medicine”. Although drugs and surgery are two plausible remedies for an illness we cannot discount the effects one’s conscious has on recovery. In the late 19th century home remedies was the common treatment for illness and medical care was usually done in a patient’s home. The medical care provided was not an emotional level but rather based on treating the signs and symptoms presented by the patient.
Era III represents a new way of thinking when taking care of patients. It is a coexistence between the physical therapies and the conscious or soul of a patient. Healthcare providers work …show more content…
If I was treating a patient based on the concepts set forth in Era I, I would not be treating the patient holistically; instead I would be treating signs and symptoms with physical means. The power of prayer and a belief of something bigger than us would show no benefit to a nurse operating under the confines of Era I.
Comparing another difference of Era I and my personal presence is that treating the “whole person” also includes making the patient an active part of their plan of care. I am a facilitator of health and wellbeing when treating my patients. I do not dictate their medical treatment instead help the patient choice the level of engagement they wish to have in their care. This can range from taking medications prescribed by the physician to having a member of their congregation come to pray with …show more content…
The results are what I was expecting based on a previously taken personality test. When I was in college several years ago we took the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI). The result from the MBTI was ESTJ, extraversion, sensing, thinking and judging. It described the personality traits of organizer, assertive, analytical and logical. At the time I took the MBTI, I did not agree with the results because I believed I was a thinker, feeler and free spirit.
The current results clearly match where I am in my life. Structure, responsibility and dependability are traits I live by. I also want to ensure I grow and learn from the results. I think there is room for improvement in regards to communication and flexibility. As a leader in the organization my staff depends on me not only to be meticulous, responsible and get the job done but also to foster relationships and professional growth. I will need to be more consonant of those who I work with to make sure my personality traits do not over power those who differ i.e.; Rationals,
Era III represents a new way of thinking when taking care of patients. It is a coexistence between the physical therapies and the conscious or soul of a patient. Healthcare providers work …show more content…
If I was treating a patient based on the concepts set forth in Era I, I would not be treating the patient holistically; instead I would be treating signs and symptoms with physical means. The power of prayer and a belief of something bigger than us would show no benefit to a nurse operating under the confines of Era I.
Comparing another difference of Era I and my personal presence is that treating the “whole person” also includes making the patient an active part of their plan of care. I am a facilitator of health and wellbeing when treating my patients. I do not dictate their medical treatment instead help the patient choice the level of engagement they wish to have in their care. This can range from taking medications prescribed by the physician to having a member of their congregation come to pray with …show more content…
The results are what I was expecting based on a previously taken personality test. When I was in college several years ago we took the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI). The result from the MBTI was ESTJ, extraversion, sensing, thinking and judging. It described the personality traits of organizer, assertive, analytical and logical. At the time I took the MBTI, I did not agree with the results because I believed I was a thinker, feeler and free spirit.
The current results clearly match where I am in my life. Structure, responsibility and dependability are traits I live by. I also want to ensure I grow and learn from the results. I think there is room for improvement in regards to communication and flexibility. As a leader in the organization my staff depends on me not only to be meticulous, responsible and get the job done but also to foster relationships and professional growth. I will need to be more consonant of those who I work with to make sure my personality traits do not over power those who differ i.e.; Rationals,