Physicians

A paediatric emergency physician is a specialist in the care of children and teens who are acutely ill or injured. A paediatric emergency physician is trained to care for a wide range of problems that require immediate medical help. There are some advantages and disadvantages of being a paediatrician. Some advantages are I have a chance…

Physician Assisted Suicide Opposing Viewpoints Physician assisted suicide has been legalized in four states in the United States, but many places are proposing new assisted suicide or Death With Dignity laws. Assisted suicide is a very controversial topic and there is much debate over whether to legalize it in the United States. There are arguments for and against assisted suicide, but there is also a point that both sides can agree on. Supporters of physician assisted suicide believe that…

My desire to become a physician takes me back to my early childhood memories. I can remember making volcanoes with baking soda, and other childhood science experiments. I have always been interested in science but something occurred early in my life that drove me to want to learn more about medicine. I can vividly remember my father’s death when I was six years old. At such a young age I didn’t even know what a heart attack was. However, I wanted to learn everything I could about how the heart…

At the start of my seventh grade year, the idea that I wanted to become a Physician Assistant made its debut in my mind. At that time, I was unknowing of the undertakings that a P.A. is held responsible for and of what would be required of me to become one. Now, after shadowing and research into this profession, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the role of Physician Assistants. I have realized that there is a certain art to medicine that is best manifested through the work of P…

as a physician assistant at the beginning of my junior year. From then on, I’ve developed a devotion to the profession through extensive shadowing and intensive researching. It’s…

Physician Assisted Suicide is one of the most controversial ethics topics in society today. Many believe that physician assisted suicide should be legalized across the U.S because of the positive impact it could have on those with terminal illness who want to avoid prolonged suffering in hospice care. Suicide with a medical professionals assistance is also justifiable as a person 's right because it in no way affects or endangers another person 's rights. If physician assisted suicide is…

In order to come up with an opinion over the idea of physician-assisted suicide, one must take into consideration many viewpoints and try to analyze such an act through the four basic principles of medical ethics. In regards to autonomy, the practice seems justified. If a patient wants to depart this world with dignity or relieve him or herself from future pain, then they have the right to do so. As a physician, I would have to respect a patient’s right to choose what happens to his or her…

needs and therefore it’s better if they were addressed separately. In the past the physician-patient relationship involved the patients’ dependence on the physicians’ professionalism believing that the physicians knew everything even without obtaining relevant information from the patient. The patients ended up being disappointed as they realized that their preference were overridden or even ignored. This physician-patient relationship has evolved to include patient involvement in…

analyze methodology and legalities of ending one’s life options and ethical foundations surrounding the right to life targeting the following areas of concerns: 1) Physician Assisted- Suicide; and 2) Pro-life Proponent arguments. Background This writer understands the complexities of life as how many differences exist regarding physician- assisted suicide (PAS) as a state of suicide and pro–life choices that can be deemed by some as ethical suffering. Today, End of Life (EOL) does not have to…

University, a career possibility could be becoming a sports physician. A sports physician works with athletes treating musculoskeletal injuries. In particular, my dream is to become a physician for the New England Patriots in the National Football League. As of now, I am able to begin getting involved in clubs or events that are relative and support my career goal. Different criteria applies when there is a choice in becoming a sports physician. In all honesty, it will take a lot of dedication…