The Module 4 Case assignment is about a doctor named Brent Williams and a day in the Sleep Clinic. The case study highlights Dr. Williams’ perception between the cultures of his three different patients. His perception on culture limits his ability to adequately treat some of his patients. Additionally, the case study shows how his nurse Rita is aware of Dr. Williams’ lack of cultural perspective has lost the trust of his patients. Due to this loss of trust, there is a need for Dr. Williams to improve his cultural awareness in order to provide quality care to all patients regardless of their cultural background.…
The impact on CMA and CMRS and on how both can play a role in medical terminology. After doing my research I have learned the differences between how to become a medical assistant/professional and how the CMA does has an impact on medical terminology in so many ways you couldn’t even image. I think it just not about taking the exam or even taken other test it’s about knowing your knowledge. The CMRS also taught me if u decide to become a medical billing you have to know the material of it, and the different requirements you have to accomplish. In my research paper will explain the requirements of CMA and CMRS exams it will also explain if you do not complete both of these exams then you wouldn’t be able apply for a medical assistant jobs.…
One of the concessions to introducing a gender perspective to medicine has been the necessity, in gender studies terms, to adopt the reductionist approach of representing sex and gender to binary concepts. Binary (usually oppositional) concepts imply that things are only one or the other; black or white for example. In medicine, we like things to be as black or white as possible. Many of the social sciences, however, embrace the concept of an infinite range of grey. In terms of sex and gender, the binary concepts are male/female and masculine/feminine.…
I have seen more doctors than I can count on my fingers due to my asthma acting up every now and then and at times with bad allergic reactions. However there was one doctor that has always been there for my parents and I. He of course may not be world famous yet, but to me he is the best I have ever met. I’ve known him since I was in elementary school and I still continue to see him from time to time but since he is a doctor it isn’t as often.…
Throughout the practice of medicine, cultural perspective has played a role in the treatment of an individual. Today in an age of interconnectedness around the world, a medical practitioner will come into contact with an abundance of new and different beliefs and attitudes on health. This need for a holistic look at cultural elements on medical practices has become more relevant with the increase of refugees and immigrants being treated within American health centers in order to care for each patient with the care they need. The idea of taking the patient's own cultural beliefs into mind is cross-cultural medicine.…
Studies have shown that many Hispanics return to Mexico for healthcare because of the language barrier. (Bergmark, Barr and Garcia (2010). Communication isn’t just about language. Doctor patient relationships need to fees personal, welcoming and caring. Hispanics have a concept called personlismo or “formal friendliness”.…
Jassmine Grey: Culture is a very unique aspect in people’s lives; with this being said this can impact patient’s communication with their health physicians. For example, where you mentioned, “In our culture it is a sign of respect when someone meets your eyes when listening or talking to you. If the patient isn’t meeting the doctor’s eyes they may believe the patient isn’t listening.” It is very important for the patient to know that they are being heard no matter of their background. The patients should be able to come to their physicians for guidance; do you have any other suggestions on how to avoid these conflicts with diverse patients?…
Examination results obtained from hematology laboratories usually are still presented in the form ofmedical abbreviations and numbers along with the unit that is represented in the form of a table without providing a text summary for explain whether blood components from the results of the examination of Hematology under normal circumstances or discovered the abnormal values nor the critical value. To find the abnormal or critical blood components, a doctor should to manually compare each examination results blood components with normal value ranges Hematology in one by one. The manual way is certainly time-consuming to find abnormal blood components as well as critical. The manual way is certainly time-consuming to find abnormal or critical…
TERMINOLOGY CLINICAL CLARIFICATION o An accumulation of blood between the dura mater and brain, usually due to head trauma CLASSIFICATION o Not applicable DIAGNOSIS CLINICAL PRESENTATION History Recent head trauma Symptoms o Loss of consciousness o Nausea and vomiting o Headache o Neck stiffness o Seizures o Focal neurological deficits Difficulty speaking Difficulty comprehending speech Difficulty reading Confusion Amnesia Numbness or tingling Visual disturbances Difficultly with coordination or balance Weakness in extremities Difficulty swallowing Altered sense of taste Altered sense of smell Physical Examination Patient may have head lacerations and/or scalp contusions Patient may be unconscious or show…
Honestly the score was higher than expected and rather stressful just knowing. In a strange way this last statement is meant to be taken as a joke. After reading the article, Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient, humor will have to become a priority in my life. The relationship I have with my son's father will not improve any time soon. There is a need within me to develop stronger coping skills that do not allow his troubles affect or effect us, such as using a form of detachment.…
Intro: Provide BackGround information: Explain what is Western medicine and the debates debate over the approach of western medicine treatment. Introduce Eastern Medicine to show the differences that ---> EAST treats MIND-BODY IS ONE and WEST treats MIND/BODY separately Thesis Statement: Although there is some completxity___ it is a ethnically to understand the patients beyond the individualist medical practice to provide the most effective clinical treatment While Western medicine has developed with a biological and technological foundation to treating diseases, the system is still flaw by recognizing the diseases instead of patients as a whole. Such system methodologically flaw hurts the patient’s experience Body 1: This paragraph…
The spirit catches you and you fall down story reveals devastating consequences of a lack of cross-cultural communication and how cultural beliefs sometimes influence the effectiveness of western medicine on patients embedded in strong cultural beliefs. Patients’ mental state plays a major role in their response to treatment and care. Health care providers’ ability to connect with the diverse cultural beliefs of the patients they serve through effective communication therefore, can help patients to wholeheartedly blend their cultural beliefs with the medical treatment they receive. First hand knowledge about how a patient think, and what he or she believes in plays a role in medical treatment. For health care providers to be effective in providing quality care for patients from different background, they must develop a good inter cultural and cross cultural communication skills.…
Culture and language can be potential barriers to patient care if the medical assistant cannot communicate effectively. When the medical assistant is faced with a culture or language barrier, the situation should be approached in a calm, respectful, and professional manner. The medical assistant should thoroughly explain what is expected. It may be helpful to slow down communication, break questions up, and rephrase questions more than once, so the patient can understand. Having a sense for each person’s culture and background will also be a helpful asset to communicating and understanding each patient.…
When a clinician treats across a cultural, age, sex, ethnicity and language barrier they must communicate effectively. This can only come from familiarity, and experience with people from other cultures. I grew up speaking Polish at home and summers living in Poland with relatives. I have also spent time abroad including 11 weeks of homestays between Guatemala, China, Mexico and India. I have lived with roommates from the Phillipines, Texas, Germany and North Philadelphia.…
Determined to continue my studies and career in the US, I started meeting with different physicians and was fortunate to work with few doctors. I spent four years with Dr. Boutros, who after evaluating my clinical skills, gave me a chance to gain hands-on clinical experience. I found him to be an amazing internist and admired his extremely caring attitude towards the patients. He would always put patient care before any monetary consideration and would often try to find ways in making treatment affordable for poor patients. He involved me frequently in unique medical problems and handling of cases such as narcolepsy, lipoma, and shingles.…