The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks is about a poor black woman whose white doctors took her cervical cells on February 1,1951 without her knowledge and used it to consort a DNA research. The DNA research resulted in the discovering of polio vaccine. The “polio vaccine” has produced billions of dollars which has profited the researches, private institutes and was a cure to many diseases but unfortunately Henrietta’s family has no knowledge of this and benefited nothing ,and was still struggling in poverty.…
One reason why having a physician assistant on a medical team is that physician assistants can provide nearly all of the clinical services a physician does. Physician assistants are skilled in general medicine certified as medical generalists with a groundwork in primary care. Physician assistants are medical providers who are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat illness and to prescribe and medication for patients. In primary care settings, Physician assistants can perform nearly all of the following services a physician can, such as, taking medical histories, performing physical exams, order and interpret exams, diagnose and treat illnesses. Physician assistants can also counsel patients and set fractures. In some cases, physician…
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In today’s medical world the physician assistant career is one that is highly coveted and is predicted to continue to grow in the coming years. “As patients live longer and chronic illnesses grow more complex, health experts project a shortage of doctors and an even stronger demand for physician assistants” (New York Times, 2011). Physician assistants work as part of a medical team where they perform various tasks and it is rumored that they perform most of the doctor’s work. PAs have knowledge of most if not all of the medical procedures and responsibilities that doctors deal with and face on a daily basis. The significant difference between a physician…
What is a Medical assistant? Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. There are two types of duties Administrative Duties that may include using computer applications, answering telephones, greeting patients, updating, and filing patient medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services, handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping. Clinical Duties involve Taking medical histories, Explaining treatment procedures to patients, Preparing patients for examination, Assisting the…
It’s amazing how much time is given to elder care but without it many older adults would suffer. With the number of older Americans growing there is an increase need for care but the appropriate funding is required on both ends financially and more support and education is need among staff and administration to actually supply the proper essentials to the aging population. Being a CNA goes beyond caring for sick patients and keeping their patients healthy in a variety of setting as Ai-Jen Poo mentioned in the audio interview incorporating those attributes of dignity and value into the work and allowing the geriatric population to be surrounded by love care and connection is vital to getting older. Nursing aides are the backbone of these health…
Some concerns of hospitals are surviving in a competitive world. Bringing in the right stakeholders, donators. Also achieving the highest reimbursement from private and state and local insurances. In today’s economy there are many urgent care and private facilities, which patients and consumers along with residents can choose from.…
Pathologists’ Assistant is one who works under the supervision of a pathologist, assisting in different medical laboratory examinations. The medical examinations may include but are not limited to surgical procedures during autopsies, carefully analyzing of surgically removed tissues as well as preparing and staining of those tissues for further examinations in order to assist in the diagnosis of the pathologic conditions or death. Pathologists’ Assistants also assist in administrative duties such as maintaining of protocols related to pathology procedures.…
A physician assistant is a state license medical professional. Under the physician’s supervision, they are trained to examine patients, diagnose injuries and diseases, and provide treatment. The roles of a physician assistant is to help expand the field of health care. With my field of study being biology, I have plans to contribute and serve people while working in health care. The degree of biology will help me set a foundation for graduate school where I will specialize in becoming a PA. After school, I will work within a hospital or practice. My vision to contribute to the healthcare field will not only take place in the hospital, but outside too. Along with my biology degree, I plan to obtain a degree within psychology and a possible…
As a college student, it is important to have volunteering experience, especially pertaining to the field you are interested in pursuing a career in. Since I have been a student at ECU, I have yet to participate in any volunteering opportunities. Considering I will be applying to physician assistant programs within the next two years, I need to start volunteering so I can build my resume, and make myself stand out as a competitive applicant. I used ECU’s Volunteer and Service- Learning Center website to help me search for volunteering opportunities that are available pertaining to my major and goals of becoming a physician assistant. I came across a variety of volunteering projects…
I cannot believe it is senior year! Where did the time go? I remember my first day of ninth grade like it was yesterday. High school has flown by so quickly, it is crazy to think at the end of this school year I will be out of school. I will be the first person to graduate in my family since my grandma did fifty years ago. I have to start thinking about what I am going to major in during college and the type of career I would enjoy doing for the rest of my life, or until retirement. What should I do now? What do I need to do to get there at this point in time? For a few years now, I have been considering a career in neonatal nursing or a career in pediatric psychology. As of today, I think that a career as a neonatal nurse practitioner would be better suited for me.…
ner is an advanced practice nurse that helps with all aspects of patient care. They diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries and diseases. They may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations. They can work independently or as part of a treatment team. They conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient’s primary health care provider. Some nurse practitioners can also prescribe medications.…
They provide the employer leadership to address skills needs within and across sectors. They provide training and help for a range of different organisations. Some of the commissioners include; McDonalds, John Lewis, Disability Rights UK, Centre Point, Turning Point…
A little bit of information about medical assisting. Medical assisting is a very versatile job many different tasks and tools. This is one of the reasons I chose to start of in this field. I eventually would love to possibly get into and R.N program after a year or two in medical assisting. There are many responsibilities of a medical assistant. Assisting the physician with various procedure and treatments,documenting patients information and updating charts ect. Some of the various thing a medical assistant will use in his or her career. Computer software programs for accounting and billing. Hypodermic needles , blood pressure monitor, wheel chair stethoscope and many other things to be able to perform her duties. (www.onetoline.com)…
I have had the toughest time deciding what career path to choose, but I now believe that Medical Assisting is the best career path for me. Medical Assistants get to perform administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of a physician. Some of their duties include but are not limited to, recording patients’ medical history, preparing and maintaining examination rooms, collect blood, and authorize drug refills to pharmacies. A Medical Assistant can decide if they want to specialize in a particular area of interest if they choose.…