The English Patient

provided me with direct exposure to medicine, allowing me to engage with patients and interact with physicians. I obtained insight from physicians about their experiences and specialties. I also had the opportunity to listen to patients’ stories and concerns. I learned that medicine is not merely about applying medical knowledge to treat others, but also about the quality of interaction that physicians forge with their patients. Furthermore, this experience helped me explore the daily lives of…

Patient: Holden CaulfieldDoctor: Robert Barnett Psy.D.Case #: 1234Admission: March 20, 1948Date of Report: March 23, 1948 The patient, Holden Caulfield, has been admitted to my facility by his parents and by suggestion of his sister two days ago, because he has recently been expelled from his school due to academic failure, depression and alcoholism. He is the middle child of three children. The patient is a heavy smoker and drinker. There are no unstable members of his family. While…

stand still and follow directions. The entire exam should only take a few minutes and is just a series of small chews and swallows. The patient will start out in a lateral position with their head perpendicular to the x-ray tube and they will later be instructed to turn and face the tube. These few movements are all that are required of the patient. If the patient is not able to stand, there is a fluoroscopic convertible chair that can be utilized. This allows them to be secure for the exam…

myself naturally since it involves caring with patients. In addition, my family who are already in the medical field has inspired me to do the same. During my nursing studies in the Philippines, the nursing school, instructors and…

and his patients and also between his co workers. The PA whom I shadowed showed good communication for most of the time. An example where his non-verbal communication lacked was when he was with a patient there were times when he would be looking at his computer and typing while the patient was explaining their problems instead of looking at the patient. Overall, his verbal communication was excellent. There was a time when a Spanish speaking family came in and they knew very little English.…

emotions regarding patients and their conditions. Interpersonal interaction is a communication process that involves the exchange of information and emotions through verbal and non-verbal means. There are 6 stages to the communication cycle: 1. Expressing our thoughts. 2. Watching the others person’s non-verbal response and body language. 3. Interpreting the other person’s body language and trying to work out what…

hazard for the patients in the wards. 43% of hospitals were operating at a staff level under “safe staffing” levels,…

changing environment surrounding the world of health care has begun to force hospitals to reevaluate how they provide care to their patients both while in a hospital setting as well as when they return home. At one time the hospital was merely only held responsible for the treatment patients while they were in house. This sometimes led to increased length of stay, or patients being sent for expensive procedures, which were not necessary but provided more profit for the hospitals. However, now…

forensic patients are facing personal barriers that prevent them from accepting outside healthcare; this is more common in jails and facilities in small towns. With the fear of a correctional officer spreading their medical conditions throughout the facilities, the incarcerated patient will more likely decline outside treatment. The forensic patient may also have difficulties effectively communicating the issues that they are experiencing. With the United States being a melting pot, broken…

Case 2: Tort of negligence . From Elisabeth ‘s case , Elisabth arm was infected after the accident, but the Doctor decided to not treat it with antibiotics immediately so after a bit, Elizabeth area is now partially paralyzed. From this data we found that Elizabeth case is about a Tort of negligence. • A tort is a civil wrong for which a remedy, usually compensation, is available to the wronged person in the civil courts. In the Law of Torts, duties are owed to persons in various circumstances,…