As I observed ward rounds‚ I saw cases ranging from stroke to dementia. Whilst I saw a panel of doctors brainstorm whether it would be right for a coma patient to undergo a tracheostomy‚ despite him having a slim chance of recovery‚ I was reminded of some of the ethical debates that I partook in Medical Society. Their advice to the family regarding available options‚ showed me how a doctor needs to manage both the patient and the emotions of the family. Post this‚ my weeklong experience at
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also brought problems concerning the language barrier‚ especially in health. The Issue of Language Barriers In healthcare‚ communication is key. It’s the sole factor in helping people get well and it’s important that communication between the doctor and the patient is clear. The San Luis Valley has a lot of great opportunities in healthcare‚ as its outreach to the public as increased greatly over the years. People of all nationalities are welcomed in our hospitals‚ but the language barrier between
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school in which you will truly influence your mind in making a right profession. Investing your time in college education will be worth the time‚ since you’re taking that knowledge and using it to your advantage at your workplace. Long term jobs(Doctors‚ Pilot‚ Nursing‚ or Teacher etc.)require more knowledge and experience than a normal fast food or a clothing store job. Research has shown that 23% of college graduates are likely to receive on-the-job formal training‚ access to technology‚ greater
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short life. I wish to provide this kind of meaningful compassion to a patient one day. I currently volunteer at the UA Campus Health Walk-in Clinic and it has opened my heart and mind to the world of nursing. My duties involve patient interaction‚ shadowing health care
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I was part of the Future Leaders of York program in 2016. The program is for high school sophomores and juniors from York county. “FLY” taught me how to be a lifelong‚ responsible‚ and active leader in my hometown community. The program ran from September to May and included 6 day-long sessions‚ an opening retreat‚ and several special interest sessions. Throughout the year‚ I read from Leading with Character by John Sosik. Sosik explained that their are 6 types of effective leader characteristics:
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By the nature of the process‚ any mentoring is a close one in which experiences‚ knowledge‚ and skills are shared. The best way for mentors and mentees to share this information is through the process called shadowing. Shadowing provides a visceral and active learning environment. Shadowing is the process that occurs when the mentee actively watches‚ follows‚ and participates in the activities‚ actions‚ or processes that are completed by the mentor. Mentoring plays an important role in the business
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electrocardiograph‚ electronic health records‚ pharmacology and laboratory procedures‚ math courses‚ and science to name a few (Allied Health Institute‚ 2014). During your clinical program‚ you will be required to complete one hundred and twenty hours of shadowing with another medical assistant‚ LPN or RN at a clinical site; then during your externship program‚ you will be required to complete one hundred and sixty hours‚ with hands on at a clinical site (Allied Health Institute‚ 2014). As you finish your
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At sixteen years old‚ my mother lay comatose in a hospital‚ held to life by a ventilator. That night in 1971‚ her car collided with another vehicle‚ instantly rendering her unconscious. The doctors determined she would never leave her comatose state‚ and suggested ending life support immediately to remove her organs. Luckily‚ the family did not believe this was the proper time to discuss such things‚ as she came out of her coma three days later. Had they given up‚ my mother would have been removed
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importance of teamwork‚ as well as the shared responsibilities of various healthcare professionals in the management of children. Whilst shadowing both a hospital doctor and a GP‚ the need for a compassionate‚ composed demeanour was constantly apparent. This was highlighted during neonatal examinations for cataracts and jaundice as‚ despite time constraints‚ doctors took care to placate worried parents before moving on.
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that the Egyptians removed the brain by pulling pieces of it out through the nose until the cranium was empty. I thought that was the coolest thing in the world and my love for all things brain developed. I didn’t acknowledge that my love for playing doctor and my love for the brain could be a career. I didn’t know that becoming a neurosurgeon was a possibility. To successfully achieve my new goal of becoming a neurosurgeon‚ I need to know everything there is to know about the job‚ how to get the best
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