Physician Challenges

A 21-year-old female was brought in by the paramedics, briefing the team that she was found unconscious on the woman’s restroom floor. Upon arrival, she was confused and frightened as she stared at the uniformed strangers in an unfamiliar environment. As other paramedics were taking her vitals, I softly spoke to her and reassured her that she was in a safe place and she will be taken care of. By accompanying her and sharing each other’s stories, she was able to calm down as well as have her trust instilled in our team. As she went from a defensive to relaxed demeanor, I have realized that these bedside manners are what open a gateway to patient trust. Gaining patients trust was a challenging but crucial skill in order to provide strong patient care. Regardless of what she was doing at the event, our team’s focus was on her health. This mirrors the core mission statement of Rock Med, “setting the standards in non-judgemental medicine”. It is this approach that I want to apply into my career as a physician; taking the initiative by actively engaging with patient in order to bring comfort and trust in their most vulnerable time. I have seen many physicians disregard consoling patients during a time of need. It is not enough to simply treat the patient. A good physician will also bring comfort throughout the healing process, putting aside patient worries. This simple yet

Spending so much time with anyone creates a certain level of attachment, let alone between a doctor and his or her patient.This attachment or bond can expedite the curing period of a patient.

I desire to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in order to form the building blocks for a lifelong career in the medical field. With the experience I’ll gain from shadowing the CNA’s at the nursing home, I will be able to decide what route I want to pursue in the medical profession. One of the fundamental lessons that will be taught by my instructors is to establish a compassionate relationship with my future patients. I am fortunate enough to have a strong relationship with people whom are major components in the medical industry. My two older sisters, one a doctor and the other a CNA, have left lasting impressions on how rewarding a career in the medical field

While in medical school many students are required to meet certain emotional expectations, In Allen C. Smith, III: and Sheryl Kleinman Article called "Managing Emotions in the Medical School: Students ' Contacts with the Living and the Dead.", they go into the depth of what is expected and what emotional problems can arise from there expectations.

Physicians in medical settings that treat mostly Black patients are less likely to be board certified and thus less competent than those in settings for Whites. The physician 's lack of certification manifests itself in lower knowledge about cancer prevention and screening, poorer management of chronic diseases, and a smaller likelihood to advise modifying one 's diet or smoking behavior. These factors of geographic proximity and health care personnel and facility all contribute to the disparity in quality of care.

Developing long-term relationships with patients is what I’m looking forward to as a Family Physician. Through my experiences as a medical student, intern, hospital volunteer, and observer, my most enjoyable moments are those spent listening to the patient. I have learned that communication, empathy and good listening skills, attributes

Throughout the course of history, the field of healthcare has always been in a state of flux; however, healthcare has also had one steady aspect and that is women have always been at a disadvantage when it comes to traversing the system. Women have and still do face many obstacles within the health care system. These obstacles include research androcentrism, medicalization, gender stereotyping, reproductive rights, differential treatment, and fertility issues, among others… In order to better help women navigate the healthcare system and to support women’s rights in the present and future, the obstacles women face must be explored and analyzed.

Hospitals are a great way for a medical student to serve the community as well as gain valuable experience in their future field. For this reason, I have spent around forty hours from the end of the summer up until now volunteering at HonorHealth hospital. I volunteered as a transporter, what this means is that I move equipment, medical documents and lab samples around the hospital. I also help discharge patients by pushing them in a wheelchair to their car. Through this experience I was able to make life easier on people who were vulnerable and trying to recover as well as the busy staff member who treated them. I had many interactions with people and by from this I have a better understanding of impact my service had. I will be discussing: How psychology can explain social interaction, how outside factors can influence a person 's sense of self, how behaviors and situations can help you understand a person, the importance of communication as well as focus, and the environment shapes the organization.

Per the Recruitment Agreement, Physician acknowledged that the Hospital identified a need for physicians practicing Hospital Medicine in its service area, and that Physician was being recruited to fulfill that need. Ex. A at § 1. Physician agreed to practice his Specialty, Hospital Medicine, Full-Time in the Hospital’s Geographic Service Area, as defined in the Recruitment Agreement, for a period of three years. Ex. A at §§ 1-2. The Recruitment Agreement defines Full-Time as practicing at least 40 hours per week and at least 47 weeks per year. Ex. A at § 6.1. Physician also agreed to apply for, receive, and maintain membership on the Hospital’s medical staff and appropriate clinical privileges. Ex. A at § 6.3. Physician commenced

A student doctor transitioning from study to practicing medicine must be compassionate, and an effective communicator and a team player. I will demonstrate being an effective communicator by articulating my words, thoroughly explaining information to my patients and most importantly carefully listening to my patients. I will demonstrate knowledgeable by remaining well-informed in current medicine and my studies. Without compassion, I will not be able to empathize with my patients. I will demonstrate compassion in my tone, body language and in my care.Most patients will be seen at vulnerable state and even dealing with their family members whose emotions are high. They will trust me to give them comfort and direction. I will treat my patients

Creating personal connection with patients and then being involved in the long term care gives us healthcare providers the highest level of privilege. During my internship, I could understand how medical jargon was terrifying to a layman. All this made me understand the importance of compassion, empathy and interpersonal skills in a physician’s life. The continuity of care and these lifelong relationships are the ultimate reward in internal medicine. The intellectual exercise in medicine is mentally stimulating, but the fact that the knowledge is only secondary to the goal of healing is inspiring. All the time spent in medical wards interviewing and examining patients has laid a strong base for critical thinking, coming up with differential diagnosis and outlining management plans.

Factors in my history that helped me to connect with the patient: Being without family at that moment made me reflect on the importance of my presence to stay with her.

A physician’s commitment to compassion needs to start before they ever enter the examination room. Burnout experienced throughout a physician’s career can easily undermine what good work they do inside the examination room. For this reason, it is important to approach every patient interaction unhindered. Doing so ensures that no patient feels rushed by the next patient, or feels as if their physician is unapproachable due to an inevitable bad day. Once a physician successfully minimizes burnout, it is important they then follow through with expressions of genuine compassion inside the examination room.

My first exposure to the field of medicine was through the role of a patient ambassador. It was my duty to walk to and fro among many hospital buildings and levels to transport patients. I was never alone in these micro journeys. I like to think of it as I was the one always accompanied by patients. These patients were either being transferred to a hospital bed or if in pristine health were being discharged. To save time the nurses would place a transport request fifteen minutes in advance. The flux of people entering and leaving the hospital changes dramatically from morning to evening. Since I volunteered in the evening, I was always early to pick up the patients from their rooms. It was an experience of its own to stand outside a patient’s room and watch them interact with the nurses for the last time. Over the course of six months, I was able to witness a wide variety of emotions during those interactions. Particularly, elder patients, who were living alone with occasional visits from their children, seemed to capture my interest.

Patients is the key to real love. Patients is being able to tolerate things you wont normally