The English Patient

This case study discusses a conversation between a doctor and a patient’s mother from Puerto Rico. The doctor prescribed new drugs to the patient because the previous ones did not work. The patient's mother had not followed the doctor's instructions for the first time because of her cultural beliefs. Unfortunately, four days after the second meeting with the doctor, the mother brought her child to the emergency room with respiratory symptoms. Since the doctor realized that the patient’s mother…

at BAE Systems, I discovered what it was like to work as an engineer and understood the need for accuracy when carrying out tests. Moreover, when methadone dependent patients came into the pharmacy, the accuracy of medication dosage was emphasised. Whilst shadowing the pharmacy staff, I realised why excellent communication and patient confidentiality is essential in every aspect of a health care profession. In addition, by volunteering at events such as open days, parent evenings and charity…

reflect my inherent determination. Once I determine a course of action in my mind, I do not stop until I reach my goal. According to research, “self-determination theory (SDT) may be an important theoretical framework . . . [for] . . . implementing patient centered care” (Podlog & Brown, 2016, p. 359). Self-determination theory revolves around human motivation, and the ability of an individual to control, regulate, comprehend and relate ideas and actions (Ryan & Deci, 2002, p. 71). Without…

Nicole Kane-Knight Kane-Knight 1 English 101 Professor Karen Palmer November 24th, 2014 Phoenix Children’s Hospital Thousands of children get sick in one month alone. The true fact is that unfortunately some of them are turned away or denied treatment due to finances. Many of the families that are in real financial difficulties are ones seeking long-term treatment for their children. Phoenix…

Western medicine taught students to not look at the person as a whole, but only as their disease (Fadiman 61). This helped doctors to avoid bias and practice the same standard of care for all patients, but this becomes a problem when the patient does not agree with western medicine. The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down is a perfect example of a worst case scenario of this way of practicing medicine. The refusal of the American doctors to lower their standard of…

The healthcare environment has many variables in the culture of an organization. The commitment of quality of care for patients and continuation of improving the workplace on regular basis. Organization cultures are reflected by the values, assumptions, and beliefs of an organization (Fallon, Begun, & Riley, 2013, pg.157). The culture is difficult to change because of the history and values, however, it has the potential to transform in an organization (Fallon, Begun, & Riley, 2013, pg.158). The…

WISDOM MURWIRA 9 ORANGE TREE GROVE EAST ARDSLEY WAKEFIELD WF3 2HX Mobile: 07411318120 Email: dee7three@yahoo.co.uk Personal Statement I’m trustworthy and adhere to patient confidentiality standards. Working for the Trust has given me the opportunity to look after people of all races; cultures and gender who suffer from severe enduring mental issues that require holistic care. I have good initiative and excellent organisational skills and full of positive and caring attitude towards service…

and the functional level. In addition, therapist should consider the adverse effects of the treating the other medical conditions. To manage this condition, all healthcare providers can introduce and design their own program which should suit the patient condition and based on…

Trená K Clark Medical Office Procedure Assignment Week 1 Today I will discuss how a patients culture could affect communication with you and your healthcare team. I will also talk about what you can do to make sure communication is understood by everyone involved. When you are working in healthcare you will work with many different patients that have different cultural backgrounds. Mexicans may have a huge communication problem with the Doctor and his or her healthcare team. It's already a…

Background Information A literature review of patient handoff, and communication gaps of patient information during intrahospital patient transfers. The communication of complete and accurate patient information can be challenged, because of increasingly fast-paced and complex health care environments. Patient Handoff refers to, the process of transferring primary authority and responsibility for providing clinical care to a patient from one departing caregiver to one oncoming caregiver.…