Attending physician

Primary care physicians consist of family care doctors, internists, pediatricians, obstetricians, and emergency medical practitioners. By selecting any of these directions after schooling, I can be employed in places anywhere in the world. Job security is bright, as the need for healthcare providers grow with the rising population and growing medical practices. Jobs are available in almost any city worldwide, and the need for primary care physicians outweigh the physicians available to fill…

The following case has been submitted to the ethics committee at St. Mary’s Hospital by the attending physician: A 77-year-old male with stage IV Gold COPD was admitted to the ICU for an acute COPD exacerbation. Patient has a signed DNR order, and has elected his eldest son as his medical durable power of attorney (MDPOA). The patient chose to forego intubation, and his acute COPD exacerbation was treated with steroids and supplemental oxygen in order to keep him comfortable while awaiting a…

are against legalizing physician-assisted suicide generally use the moral , and religious reasons, and those that are for legalizing argue separation of church and state, and argue that it should be the person choice. Physician assisted suicide for the terminally…

provide that care, coupled with my skills and academic achievements have led me to pursue this career path. I am confident I possess the passion, the drive to learn, and the abilities needed to provide quality care and meet the challenges faced as a physician assistant (PA). While working at Avera McKennan Hospital I learned the everyday tasks needed to be completed by a patient care technician (PCT). It took time to adjust to some facets of the job, but many came very naturally to me. One…

worked up despite the fact that the bleeding had stopped. I recall the attending interrupted me from asking my second question. Instead of a reprimand, he commended my inquisitiveness and good clinical judgment. So, we discussed the case, and it turned out that the patient had a history of deep vein thrombosis and was put on heparin by the resident. The dose was then adjusted, FFP was given and there was no recurrences. The attending added later on that I should consider going for IM. His…

Assisted Suicide by Mark Friedman defines physician assisted suicide as a,” form of suicide in which a doctor or nurse provides advice, instruction, or materials to the person who commits suicide” (Friedman). Physician assisted suicide and whether or not it should be legal is an age-old ethical issue sparking severe controversy. The debate dates back to “Greek and roman philosophers”. (Ferguson) There are books, news stories and movies that have been made about the issue. As far back as 1998 60…

that sounds exciting, then the best career choice is to become a physician or a specialty physician. Majoring in a Science degree and becoming a physician is not easy by any means. However, there are so many rewards for physicians, and are both internal and external rewards. The job projection, employment market, salary, and advancements all have great outlooks for physicians according Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center. Physicians will also continue to have a great outlook for at least the next…

out for in life?” For rigorous work environment, tons of educational requirements, and high paying profession, there for looking into Physician Assistant, Physician and Surgeon, And Obstetrician and Gynecologist. There are theories on only going to the doctor when feeling ill. Well a Physician assistant called a (PA) supervised by working under a team of Physician and Surgeons; who deal with illness and injuries. Therefore PA also Primary Care such area in medicine dealing with families. PA…

These vaccinations controlled pneumonia. Morgan prepared his vaccination with a fellow unnamed physician. When most people hear the word vaccination, they think of injections and shots. However, Morgan made a pill that was also considered a vaccination. Morgan’s vaccination was made with a harmless polysaccharide (sugar) coating on it until these Morgan…

critically ill patients and how medicine played an important role in the betterment of their lives. One of the encounters that left a lasting impression in my life was when I was following my attending during my clerkship; I came across a patient, who was diagnosed with new onset diabetes mellitus, my attending inform her the findings and treatment plan. I sensed a feeling of uncertainty in her eyes due to breaking diagnosis. I inquired her if she had any questions, though she remained silent.…