Are Heroes Or Saints In Nursing

Lisa Belkin is a women of her words. Ms. Belkin crammed all feelings imaginable into one book. Just as things seemed to be looking up for the patients involved she threw in a twist just within the next statement. This book is an emotional rollercoaster on all levels, but it was an abundant read. Lisa Belkin’s book is full of ethical dilemmas, provocative insights, indescribable doctor-patient/doctor-coworker relationships, and further more. “First, do no harm” is a principal in medical ethics its self. Medical staff are supposed to abide by the 4 principles of medical ethics, autonomy, beneficence, justice, and non-maleficence. Non-maleficence within its self means do no harm (which is the title of the book). The content of this book is based

There are many heroes, but there are those who sit back and question what or who makes a hero in today’s society. It has never been a set standard for heroes. In this modern world, there are many types of heroes. In today’s media, there is a contrast between million dollar sports figures, glorified celebrities, and the normal people we call heroes. Some heroes receive no recognition and others receive hero status with ease. However, it has yet to be determined whether our meaning of heroes has changed due to this influence. We have known about the

Another reason why physicians are finding it difficult employ the time-honored principles listed within the Hippocratic Oath is due to the increase in the number of patients listed under their care and the short amount of time with which they are able to see their patients (Hippocrates, pg. 1). Physicians, who work at clinics, on average, find themselves in charge of several patients. The number of patients that a physician must care for is generally too many for him to become acquainted with and care for, especially if the patient doesn’t schedule routine visits. As a result, physicians are only able to see patients for about an hour. During the appointments, physicians try their best to answer their patient’s questions. However, patients’ often feel intimidated and

Discussion how “words of comfort” encapsulated the books take on medicine, I feel that these words are showing us how in medicine being a caring and sympathetic health care provider is important. (Verghese, 2009) In the book relationships with patients is shown to be as important as the care they are providing. Knowing how much technology and medicine has advanced in the last years I feel that no matter how good the scientific side of it is there has to be a relationship with the health care providers and patients. It is proven that a positive relationship helps a patient recover faster. Relationships can help in many ways just having someone to talk to, give feedback, and encouragement are all way relationships are able to benefit and speed up recovery. (Brainline, 2015)

In class, we learned that doctors are often very specialized and are only concerned about one specific part of a patient’s body. However, PAs are able to spend ample time communicating with patients and assessing their illness as a whole. Jessica Swartz said that she loves that she gets to take care of a patient throughout their entire hospital stay and is able to develop a trusting relationship with many of them. During lecture, Mrs. Hontz stated that many PAs in family practice are able to take care of their patients from birth to death, which allows them to form lasting relationships with them. I look forward to the many interactions that I will have as a PA, which will hopefully show my patients how much I care about helping them feel their best.

Professionalism in health care is of utmost importance, because it involves the delicate relationship between the caregiver, patient, and patient’s family. Patients often confront illness, social disruption, or any other life-changing event and are more often than not presented in a very vulnerable position. They expect healthcare professionals to handle their needs in an expert professional manner. “As a member of this profession, a physician must recognize responsibility to patients first and foremost, as well as to society, to other health professionals, and to self.” (Pozgar, 2012) This is why professional conduct plays such a critical role in today’s healthcare setting. The rapport established between the medical professional and patient is fundamental in providing success to the diagnosis and overall care of the patient.

Dr. Zhou has also agreed with this statement. When asked about his opinion of the knowledge and skills required to have to survive in the medical industry, he has mentioned being loving, caring, tolerant, and responsible towards the patient. It is important to connect well with patients, especially if one is traumatized or in an unhealthy state of mind. A doctor should help the patient ease their pain not only physically, but mentally as well. Therefore, compassion and communication is an important aspect of caring for the

Even though everyone seemed to agree and felt the same way about the situation, it was difficult to rationalize or logically defend what we felt was the right thing to do, which would involve breaking patient confidentiality. Some of the principles that we thought could be used to defend our position were beneficence, non-maleficence, and utilitarianism. Going back to the Dr. Pellegrino’s article, the population-based ethics, in which the physician takes the role of a social servant for the good of the society, could also be used to defend our position. This discussion served as a motivation to not just learn the ethical principles, but also to become more knowledgeable in how to apply the ethical principles to different situations. It also encouraged me to develop the virtue of prudence in order to be prepared for the tricky situations that may arise in clinical

One of the most imperative conditions a health care provider must establish is a trusting relationship between the patient and them. An honest environment can assist with the disclosure of information from both parties, allowing for proper prognosis. In situations effecting an individual’s health, diagnosis, or treatment, a medical attending has the obligation to disclose proper titles of each staff member who is assisting with the treatment for that patient. In the case of James Denton, a third year medical student rotating as a student doctor, it would not be morally correct for him to introduce himself as “doctor”, because he does not yet have the medical degree to attain that title. False entitlement for a student doctor is morally incorrect because it goes against the development of a trusting foundation between the doctor-patient relationship and can be detrimental to the learning process of the medical student.

Critics may argue that there are no heroes in the world today because they do not fight in actual battles against an enemy to defend a certain area or group of people. However, there are many ordinary people that do extraordinary things every day. Current heroes save and help people in numerous ways with their “undaunted courage” (line 572), like that of Beowulf. Military personnel help defend their country in a way similar to that of a warrior. They put their lives in danger to protect the rights and safety of those from their country. Firefighters and police officers also risk their lives for the safety of others. Doctors, nurses, and paramedics respond to those in need of medical care and save many lives. Obviously these people are heroes according to today’s terms because of their selfless acts, but there are even smaller things that people can strive to do to be a hero to someone. Donating money, helping others, or even just being there for someone who’s going through a rough

Many people don’t have an understanding of the meaning of hero. A hero is not a person who has magical powers and saves people for a living. A hero can be a typical person just like you and me, who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements and their contribution to their society and others. Saint Paul was a heroic figure in the early church and this letter tells you why.

Physicians have a unique set of moral obligations. The general public sees physicians as experts in their fields. They have gone to school for many years to gain knowledge that the average person does not have. Therefore, the average person naturally has a respect for physicians. Physicians have moral obligations to patients. Patients assume physicians keep current with the latest in the medical field. They are morally obligated to do their best for their patients, be an advocate for their patients and freely share the knowledge that they have. They should order the correct tests, make the correct diagnosis and create the best individualized treatment plan for their patients. They

“Heroes are everyday, common people. Most of what they do goes unheralded, unappreciated. And that, ironically, is heroism: not to be recognized” (Oliver Stone pg. 73). Heroism doesn’t offer recognition or rewards, in fact, most heroes go unnoticed by the public. People are heroes because they care about problems that might not affect them, but may affect other people in a harmful way. Heroes can be afraid, but over time they have to overcome their fears and achieve what they are shooting for. They are never selfish, and are always looking out for others, even if that means they have to go out of their way to help someone. Heroism always means determination, and always continuing to push through the hard obstacles in life that they might

Clinicians can learn how to put themselves in the patients’ shoes, but they require to be well advised. They also live in a complex plot of stories, they are the recipients for complaints and sufferings, and they also need therapeutic debriefing. Almost every profession would benefit from it, but some more than others. Medical professionals are those who should be always largely benefited from. None should be burdened with more weight than she can hold.

Physicians are highly educated individuals, who hold a respectable status in the society. However, this highly regarded status has often created an image of perfection in the eyes of the public. People often fail to realize there is numerous factors can affect physicians as much as everyone else. Ironically, they often treat patients under psychological stresses that they possessed themselves. Doctors were often taught to uphold their professionalism and learn to put off their personal struggles in the environment of patient care. Consequently, the invisible armors they wear everyday might often conceal their awareness and consciousness of their own matters that could adversely