During my recent holiday to India I witnessed the traumatising effects of life threatening diseases such as malaria and typhoid. This made me curious to discover how doctors treated these illnesses. Seeing these conditions helped me realise how challenging medicine can be and the importance of interacting with people in the community to support them.
Learning about fertilisation, in Biology and having attended a Robert Winston lecture on ‘Reproduction and Genetics’ have increased my knowledge of the constant development within the medical field. Studying Chemistry in addition to this has helped me to appreciate the biochemical underpinnings of molecular and cellular processes that play a great role in development of diseases and treatments. …show more content…
I realised the importance of patients’ confidentiality and appreciated the level of professionalism involved in treating patients. During ward rounds I could empathise with patients when discussing their illnesses. In theatre I understood the vitality of teamwork skills, patience and exceptional confidence by the multidisciplinary team. Furthermore, I had the privilege to sit in morning meetings where doctors and consultants discussed patients' treatment plans and test results. I was intrigued watching doctor’s share their ideas and apply their knowledge to provide the best treatment and care for every patient through means of clear and precise communication. From this I recognised that a successful doctor patient relationship is founded on trust, respect and understanding. I also gained work experience in clinical imaging as well as enhancing my understanding in the role of laboratory analysis in the microbiology department at Brunel University, which increased my awareness of the pivotal role microbiology plays in medicine. Overall my work experience helped me to understand the demands of medicine and realise that doctors need to work efficiently under stressful
Learning about fertilisation, in Biology and having attended a Robert Winston lecture on ‘Reproduction and Genetics’ have increased my knowledge of the constant development within the medical field. Studying Chemistry in addition to this has helped me to appreciate the biochemical underpinnings of molecular and cellular processes that play a great role in development of diseases and treatments. …show more content…
I realised the importance of patients’ confidentiality and appreciated the level of professionalism involved in treating patients. During ward rounds I could empathise with patients when discussing their illnesses. In theatre I understood the vitality of teamwork skills, patience and exceptional confidence by the multidisciplinary team. Furthermore, I had the privilege to sit in morning meetings where doctors and consultants discussed patients' treatment plans and test results. I was intrigued watching doctor’s share their ideas and apply their knowledge to provide the best treatment and care for every patient through means of clear and precise communication. From this I recognised that a successful doctor patient relationship is founded on trust, respect and understanding. I also gained work experience in clinical imaging as well as enhancing my understanding in the role of laboratory analysis in the microbiology department at Brunel University, which increased my awareness of the pivotal role microbiology plays in medicine. Overall my work experience helped me to understand the demands of medicine and realise that doctors need to work efficiently under stressful