Doctor-patient relationship

emotional support towards the patient. The doctor is not considering any factors from the patient herself, there are a number of underlying factors preventing the patient from taking the medication. However, the physician is not taking that into consideration; instead, he interprets that the patient is disobeying the paternalistic model. A paternalistic model is…

person. I understand that the path to becoming a physician is a tough one that requires servitude, perseverance and hard work. My experiences have opened my eyes to the importance of having doctors in areas that there is not suitable access to healthcare and ensuring that once there is access, that the patients are well attended to. It is the pleasure of the rigorous journey associated with achieving this goal that drives…

“The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it.” - Dr. Josef Mengele. Most doctors do not intentionally bring harm to their patients; in fact, the Hippocratic oath they each take directly prohibits it. Instead, anyone who’s been to their family doctor knows they try to cure what is wrong with them but in this case - everything was all twisted up. In 1937 Dr. Mengele had received his medical degree from Munich University and then later that year joined the Nazi party. In…

right to refuse to provide treatment to lesbian patients on religious grounds?…

I have been amazed by the diverse knowledge of the doctors, their dedication to medicine and patient care, and it is a vocation I am ready to commit to. I found the contrast of shadowing an orthopaedic surgeon to a GP very interesting, how an orthopaedic surgeon is more focused on the pain that affects them. Clearly mending an arthritic knee or worn hip will impact their daily life, but the GP showed me how vital it is to treat the whole patient, not only the disease. By volunteering at St…

their Doctor of Medicine degree while a physician who has their DO has a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The main difference is DO’s are taught osteopathic manipulative medicine. Both complete residencies and are licensed in all states but have different board exams. Physician’s assistant (PA): Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam Role/Function: (PAs), are hired by a team…

intricate working of the human body has always fascinated me. Each patient presents a different permutation. I witnessed Ampicillin improving a patient’s savage upper respiratory tract infection. Soon after, the same antibiotic caused an unsightly rash in a patient misdiagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. Such subtle but important clinical experiences teach me the importance of gathering clinical signs, diagnosing and managing patients accurately. This versatility of the science makes Family…

even down right embarrassing, to discuss with your family medicine doctor. Far too often, people go to the doctor with specific questions in mind about their ailment, and end up never asking their doctor the question. No matter how touchy, gross, or embarrassing the subject may be to you, there is no excuse for failing to get your medical concerns addressed by your physician. Here is your guide to talking with your family doctor about your most sensitive healthcare issues. Practice first One…

Upon graduating high school, I decided to start the first day of the rest of my life by enlisting in the United States Army. At 18, I was convinced I knew what it was I wanted to do with my life. Little did I know at that moment how much I still had left to learn. I served my country for nearly 11 years. It was during my time as a journalist on the battlefield that I saw my first glimpse into the power of medicine. It was also where I noted how fortunate those in the United States truly are when…

medical error and faced the dilemma to disclose this information to Barb or not. Revealing this mistake to Barb may make her so upset that she sues the practitioner, but it would also be the right thing to do in order to preserve the provider-patient relationship; Barb may appreciate the honesty. Remaining silent would avoid being put at fault for killing Barb’s unborn child,…