Data About YOU Extra Credit Assignment

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Julia Hebert Dr. Rackin SOCL 2201 18 September 2023 Data About YOU Extra Credit Assignment Collecting data on myself and my daughter is essential; I collect data on my health the most. It allows me to track my health and well-being, identify trends, and make informed decisions. I use data tracking to monitor my physical and mental health. I use data to track my personal growth with my mental health and therapy sessions. I also use data tracking to detect abnormalities early and better understand my overall physical health. I bring this data with me to all of my doctors' appointments. Medical professionals must understand statistics. Of all the times I track data, it has some effect on my physical and mental health. I rely on my medical professionals to make the best decisions for risk assessments, prescription medication, advice for lifestyle changes, communication, and evidence-based medical intervention. A good, well-rounded doctor will make informed medical decisions based on statistical knowledge, and medical students should be taught medical intervention methods based on statistical data. One time I particularly wanted to shout, "Show me the data!" was when I was going through a lot of medical testing to be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Guillain-Barre Syndrome finally. While narrowing the diagnosis, I underwent many spinal taps, MRIs, CAT Scans, and other tests. My neurologist tried testing me many times for multiple sclerosis, which continued to come back as inconclusive. Had my doctor based his medical testing on statistical data, he would have moved on to different testing methods and goals when the MS diagnosis testing did not have strong data to continue testing for this diagnosis. Continuing to test me for something inconclusive gave me a lot of unnecessary anxiety and stress. Multiple sclerosis would have been a much worse outcome and diagnosis than what I was diagnosed with.

My experience with medical testing for Guillain-Barre Syndrome illustrates how the lack of statistical consideration in medical decision-making can lead to unnecessary stress and prolonged uncertainty. In this case, despite inconclusive results, my neurologist's persistence in testing for multiple sclerosis exemplifies the importance of adjusting diagnostic approaches based on data-driven insights. A more data-centric approach could have led to a quicker and less distressing diagnosis. A time when I did not collect data but wish that I had was when my daughter was going through an evaluation to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I had not been logging information pertinent to the diagnosis process. Since I had not been keeping a record of this information, I had to try and go back to remember examples, symptoms, behaviors, communication abilities, etc., to try and paint the most accurate picture of my daughter to a doctor who did not previously know her. After this experience, I decided to keep data on my daughter for our health records and doctor visits. In conclusion, collecting personal data, data on my daughter, and understanding statistics are essential for my self-care and informed healthcare decisions for both me and my daughter. My experience highlights the real-world implications of not considering statistical data in medical practice, emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary stress in the healthcare journey.

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