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Personal Statement For A Physician 's Office

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After arriving late to a day shadowing in a physician’s office, I would be a bit flustered. However, I would need to address my anxiety and leave it behind to make sure I am fully able to see patients and address their needs. I would also apologize to the physician I am shadowing or my tardiness and explain the circumstances surrounding it (my flat tire). After this, I would go to see the first patient of the day, Ms P. I would knock and enter the room, washing my hands at the sink or using hand sanitizer immediately, while apologizing for the wait she has experienced. I would then welcome Ms. P into the office, making sure to use her name and asking what she prefers to be called to address her by for the remainder of the appointment. I would then introduce myself as Erin Melican, a medical student who is shadowing and helping around the office. Next, I would either take a seat if possible as to be on her level and remove any further barriers to communication. I would also make sure we had privacy by shutting the door to the room or closing a curtain.
Next, to set the agenda for the interview, I would make sure that Ms. P knows that even though the office is running a bit behind, she will still have adequate time to make sure her needs are addressed and give her an approximate time frame for our encounter. I will then explain my role in her visit as a student who will gather history and information on her concerns, but that she will also see the physician later. I would then

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