interest in Osteopathic Medicine was firmly solidified with my interaction with countless Osteopathic physicians while working at Baptist Hospital of Miami as a ED physician scribe. Having worked with both DO and MD physicians I can say, with certainty, that the way in which DO physicians, in particular, Dr. Alexa Viloria, a Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine alumni, handled patients, considering the interconnectedness of the human body, is what makes them such effective…
to be within the exclusive domain of the patient. The physician, in many cases, acts as the main benefactor – conferring upon the patient medical knowledge, treatment, and other health-related insights. To assume this, however, would be to neglect some of the reciprocal benefits associated with medicine as well as the rewards incumbent upon helping others. Through my service endeavors, I have had the opportunity to foster mutually rewarding relationships that have not only benefitted the…
colors and comfortable chairs to sit in. Just like the attentiveness of staff, a waiting room’s appearance speaks volumes about the physicians in that practice as the atmosphere represents the doctor…
cases of suicide among physicians. An article by Glases (2015) in the ‘’The Daily Beast’’ indicate that America is losing approximately 400 doctors to suicide every year. The young physicians in the early years of practice are the most susceptible and it is now clear that the medical education and clinical practice is not given the much-desired attention regarding psychological support. Depression in doctors is an important concern in the health care system. The physicians are involved in…
the oldest binding documents in history. It was written by the physician Hippocrates and despite being written centuries ago, many doctors still take the oath and use it to guide them in the ethical practice of medicine. It states “First do no harm.” Throughout history, doctors has done as much as they can to treat and keep their patients as comfortable as humanly possible. But this line of reason begins to blur with the issue of physician assisted suicide. Joe Bonham, the main character in the…
cardiologist for about 6 years now. Whenever I visit Dr. Griffika's office he is always passionate and excited to work with his patients. I learned a lot from him over the years. He completed his fellowship at the Georgetown Medical Center. This institution emphasized the Jesuit principle of cura personalis and it is clear that he incorporated the principles into his philosophy as a physician. Simply…
A pediatric oncologist is a doctor who primarily treats patients with leukemia, lymphoma, embryonal tumors and genetic blood disorders, such as sickle-cell anemia and hemophilia. I choose this career because my father has a chronic illness and I have always been involved in his treatments and appointments. This environment lead me to consider a possibility of a career in the medical field. I believe this is a perfect career choice because I love working with kids and I wanted a career in which…
method of death, Physician Assisted Suicide, has provoked a social, legal, and a massive medical debate. Nearly two decades ago, Oregon declared its legalization for the assistance of lethal doses of medication to help terminally ill patients end their lives. Several other states were subsequent to this movement, such as Washington, Vermont, and Montana. Since then, oppositional views and disagreements on this topic have been brought up in court to be legalized for the suffering of patients who…
network of systems that continually regulates one another interdependently; that being said I feel it is important to take into account all the factors that cause certain symptoms. It is not beneficial to patients if physicians just treat the symptoms presented, it is my opinion that physicians should look deeper and treat the symptoms from wherever they might originate. I first come to learn about osteopathic medicine my freshman year of undergraduate studies when I was researching medical…
impacted the doctor-patient relationships over the past few years. Previously records were kept as a hard copy in filing cabinets, and today files can stored as computerized information known as electronic record keeping. This steers away from biographical medicine in which it was not very accurate because the patient’s memory can sometimes be faulty and with this shift the advancement is more concrete in accuracy. The value of this advancement is crucial because now patients are able to access…