Doctor-patient relationship

medical student, I had ample opportunities to see patients with multiple neurological conditions that I had only read about in books. Participating in providing health care to such patients fueled my curiosity to learn in-depth about them and develop a deeper understanding of pathological processes which affect the way our body functions and how minute disarray in neuronal structure can crumble down an ideal functioning human being. These patient encounters taught me that a thorough history and…

When I was a kid, I wanted to be everything. You named it, I wanted to be it: doctor, astronaut, teacher, scientist, and everything in between. I did not want to miss out on anything. I wanted every experience I could get my hands on. As I have grown older, my career path has focused, but my curiosity and compulsion for new experiences has remained the same. My grandfather suffered an embolism which left him completely paralyzed on the right side of his body when I was two years old. Over the…

resident with high performance standards and research background, I do believe that my hard work and exceptional attitude will prompt me to learn everything and make me an outstanding addition to an institution that integrates academic learning, patient advocacy and research. I have every reason to believe that the skills I have cultivated during the years of observing, assisting and researching in the various fields of surgery, gave me a unique point of view which will truly help me to excel in…

In this week’s lecture, we discussed individuals who devoted their time to medicine and made a pact to develop this art that will be later modernized, as well as used by physicians. Nevertheless, William Harvey demonstrated artistry and intellect due to his discovery of the circulation of blood. I understand that there are a plethora of scholars and scientist that have contributed to the science and artistry of medicine, however Harvey developed a new physiology that is still used in medical…

social insurance that enhanced the patient's result. Readmission can bring about high yearly cost. One motivation behind why they have a tendency to readmit a patient after essential care may be because of a misconception or poor care given amid the main visit or an absence of administration. Lessening readmission can decrease the cost to the patient and healing center which can bring about less blunders with confirmation and help enhance tolerant result (Robert M. Mayberry, 2006). Initiatives…

force,” the two characters collide and both show power, the doctor has the knowledge and the experience and the girl uses manipulation and physical force. When different kinds of power are utilized, one person has the edge over the other person and wields in more power. Being a doctor can be hard most of the time. Patients think that they know better than the doctors. That’s completely understandable being a worried patient. But, the doctors know exactly what their doing. They have all the…

scheduling a patient for appointment. A patient may call to schedule an appointment, so the medical assistant must collect information including name, address, date of birth, home and cell numbers. Sanderson (2017) states, “When a patient phones the offices for an appointment, the appointment can be scheduled in Office Hours before the patient information is entered in Medisoft. In these instances, it is possible to enter an appointment before a chart number has been assigned to the patient, by…

I picked the Quick family Urgent Care because I used to live around the area and this is a clinic that my family and friends always attended, so you can say we are pretty familiar with this clinic and the people that work there. I felt comfortable when contacting the office manager, Diana Sood but before I remembered this clinic existed, I remember finding myself thinking throughout this semester, as to who I can contact, to learn more information about being in the healthcare field, no one…

awhile with Dr. Martin. “Three point three million dollars?” “No. I only wish” Brooke replied. He shook his head as a smile grew. “No he didn’t have much money but his treasure was his family. Not having money meant no family drama.” Nurses and doctors made fun of the rich and dying. They often watched family members fight over the personal belongings and what was left over the estate. These types belittled each other instead of concentrating on the one that was dying. The power of…

grown-ups with blinding white coats and fictitious smiles on their faces. Like most young children, I also felt the rising nerves of an imminent flu shot or finger prick, but I was able to drive those feelings aside as I converted myself into the newest doctor in the office that day. The doctor’s office for me was not always a place of penalty, but a place of adventure. I did not fear what was to come, but rather I made…