Osteopathy

Although the pay is substantially high, the amount of work and time required in order to fill this occupation is extreme. After earning a four-year bachelor’s degree, students must take another four-years in order to get a medical degree (M.D) or an osteopathy (D.O). After eight gruesome years of education, students must go another four years of anesthesiology residency. Employments in occupation in California go up to 2,160. The twelve years of preparation and struggles for a job that allows…

Alliance identifies, observes, and implements the proper policies and procedures in preventing infectious diseases among the patients and staff. What are some challenges that Alliance face in controlling infectious diseases? Well, Alliance Doctor of Osteopathy, John Mutziger, states that by Alliance being a psychiatric hospital, they are not as observant as a regular general hospital may be for the reason that the patients are extremely mobile (Dr. John Mutziger, D.O., personal communication,…

Introduction Complementary therapies also known by several other terms such as, holistic therapies, alternative medicine and traditional medicine is mainly used alongside conventional medical treatment . For instance, a patient is diagnosed with cancer, depending on the type of cancer, he/she may have to undergo surgery such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. In addition, their doctor will suggest complementary therapy to them to boost their physical/emotional health or to relieve symptoms or side…

As an addict, you gave control of your life to opioids. However, there is often a reluctance to give control of your treatment to your healthcare providers. Humility is the word to ponder. The more you insist on controlling the recovery process, the less likely for a positive outcome. If you are not truthful or only partially truthful with your treatment providers, how can you expect a good outcome? If you miss appointments, demand controlled medications, don’t pay clinic fees, or purposefully…

The careers I have further evaluated are certified registered nurse anesthetist, anesthesiology, and dietitian. The careers will allow me to work in a hospital setting, which is where I want to be employed. I am interested in these careers because I enjoy helping people. Research included education, training, earnings, and many more. In addition to researching these careers, I have job shadowed them also. I job shadowed a certified registered nurse anesthetist at Columbus Community Hospital.…

The Controversy of Physician Assisted Suicide According to the Constitution every person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The statement means no one needs permission to live and each person has the right to do what make him or her happy even if it means dying (Bowden 36). There are many people throughout the United States that believe Physician Assisted Suicide is wrong, however, there are also many people who believe it is a human right. The controversy of PAS can…

Use of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine during Pregnancy The use of complementary medicine is on the rise across the nation; even pregnant women are using alternative means of treating their ailments while growing their young. Different cultures have their own means of self-medicating during times of sickness and pregnancy as they consider other forms of alternative remedies as a way to treat with natural medicine. A plethora of recent research is currently in progress, expanding and…

I always knew there would be a point in time where I would have to choose a career and I've always had an interest in being something medical so I decided I would research about how to become an anesthesiologist. The reason I choose this topic is actually kind of a dumb reason. I've always was interested in a medical job but what really got me thinking of having a medical job was because of the show Grey's Anatomy. It is a show about surgeons/doctors in a hospital. I always knew I probably…

The Road to Becoming an Anesthesiologist “Many people think all we do is put people to sleep” (Source Schierhorn 1). Time management, organization, and passion are all necessities in order to make it through the many years of schooling. Anesthesiologists are in control of a person 's life during operation. They monitor vitals and record everything that happens as far as heartbeat, breathing, and amount of anesthetics given or used. Anesthesiologists also administer anesthesia before, during…

Western medicine is the conventional medicine, as distinct from an alternative form of medicine used to describe evidence-based medicine. However, any medical practice fits outside the surroundings of conventional medicine may define as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). There is a particular difference between these two: complimentary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, whereas, alternative medicine is applied in place of conventional medicine. For example, one may…