As a kid I used to help my father in farming at our farm. One season we didn’t get our wheat crop as expected. My father thought it is due to poor rain that season. So, next year he made sure that we do proper watering using tube well. Again the crop was poor. We put a lot of effort and did everything we could do for next couple of years as farming was our only source of income. But, the crop was getting worse with every season. Finally, we consulted with local agriculture officer to find out that alkaline level in our soil has been increasing rapidly and is adversely affecting our crop. If we knew it earlier we could have avoid losing crop for several years. It is when I realized the importance of correct diagnosis at early stage. This infused my interest in doing correct diagnose and finding the root cause of problem in every life situation. This interest, along with my love for research, labs, and medicine, has grown many folds over the years. Today, I can say that pathology is my only career interest.
As a pathologist, I will strive to incorporate all the skills that I have acquired through academic, work, and life experiences in my practice. My demonstrated commitment to volleyball has helped me in building skills that I can utilize in my career as a pathologist. I represented my medical school volleyball team at the annual All-India competition for four years. In order to excel in the game, I went through rigorous practice sessions where I observed experienced
In the article “Playing With Pain” by Michelle Crouch, published by Scholastic SCOPE, in December 2015 and January 2016, is about how when you specialize in one sport, you put a lot pressure on yourself to do well and be the best you can be, but some consequences can be life changing.
My career continued on to playing at the elite level at a very young age. Because of my athletic talent, being on an older team wasn’t something new to me. Learning to love the challenge was something that I was fond over. Being able to compete with the collegiate athletes was something that inspired me to continue trying to be the best I could be. When it comes to the sport of volleyball, sacrificing my body for anything and everything was something I was known for. Everyone told me that I have two speeds. It’s all or nothing. Injury is another common thing that runs in my family and sadly somehow some way I’m always the one to be getting sent to the ER. Injuries started rolling in like
As I began to realistically consider athletic training as an occupation, Pete assisted me in making an educated decision. One drawback to athletic training is that positions in high-paying professional jobs are limited and highly competitive. Professional sports such as football require very long hours, frequent travel, and working seven days a week. These positions are exceedingly political, and it can be difficult to be an advocate for an injured player while satisfying team management. It is also notable that some players are resistant to athletic injury treatment; this slows recovery time,
Volleyball season had started, and that means six o’clock practices bright and early. Practice was two hours long before school. I could feel the anxiety in the gym that day; everyone was nervous, thinking about what was to come. We did not play the best that day, to say the least. We kept seeing people walking past the gym, wishing they were anywhere else. The whole team was waiting for the clock to read eight so we could rush upstairs to change. At last, Coach let us take down the nets and go get ready. Our excitement led us to break record time taking down the nets.
Our Present is our future, enjoy the present to enjoy the future. That expression reminds me that the present is the only certainty right now because the future is unknown. However, at the same time I can create it in the present. According to the article “The ‘Agonizing’ Dilemma of Testing for an Incurable Disease” in Huff Post Healthy Living, author Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains that Marianna Palka who has 50-50 chance of developing Huntington 's disease took the decision to be tested. The author reports that Huntington’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that has symptoms like: trouble speaking or swallowing, involuntary movements, depression, delusions, and dementia. Also, she describes how the disease is diagnosed by a generic test, and what the patients have to do before and after they take the test. However, if I have a 50-50 to contract the Huntington disease I will not be tested myself.
This research began with a comprehensive interview with Cortina Peters who is the Clinical Director of Orlando Recovery Center in Orlando, Florida. The information shared during the interview allowed learning of her overwhelming conundrum of management and clinical responsibilities as well as the operations of the treatment center. In addition, theories in use at the center were explored to learn of new approaches for dual diagnoses patients. An exploration of four basically invalidated treatment modalities was conducted that may be beneficial treatment strategies to prevent relapse of dual diagnoses patients. The exploration of strength-based cognitive behavioral therapy revealed that by bringing hidden strengths into a client’s awareness
magine taking your child to a doctor for their physical, and they state that your child has risk factors for autism. This statement can be devastating but a parent, but it’s possible that it could be incorrect. Not only are some of the behaviors from mental disorders be identical, but there are government commissioned reports that state that many Americans will receive “at least one false diagnosis” during their lifetime (Mundell). While behavioral factors are currently considered when diagnosing someone with autism, a patient’s genetic information deserves a key role in the diagnosis. This will assist in reducing the risk of false diagnoses. It’s important for Doctors to analyze a patient’s risk for unintentional genome replication, the ratio
Misdiagnosing is something that happens often and can result in medical malpractice. When seeking medical advice you put your trust into the health care provider to take the appropriate measures to determine the correct diagnosis. However, there are times that providers can make mistakes which leads to an improper or delayed diagnosis. Failing to properly diagnose a patient can prevent patients from receiving the correct treatment. By receiving improper treatment patients are at a risk of further injuries and possible fatalities. “The most common missed diagnoses for adults were cancer and heart attacks. Other that were commonly-occurring were appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, and bone fractures. For children, the most missed diagnoses were
It can be seen that if an athlete choses to use the tools of sports phycology they will effectively increase their sporting performance and ability. These tools have helped me to improve volleyball ability and
This “diagnostic dilemma” may bring on consequences for the patient, as histologic variations of AOTs presenting similar features to other odontogenic tumors or cysts may have unspecific clinical and radiographic features that overlap with those of other odontogenic tumors, which reinforces the fundamental role of microscopic examination in diagnosis to ensure appropriate treatment.
When I simply coached a beginner to develop correct table tennis strokes and footwork, I noticed his grateful reaction. Shortly after, he rallied with other novices, expanding their technique as well. Having my teammate immediately engage in practice with a newfound love in the sport ignites the fire in me to improve people’s experiences in life. During my medical research, all members had their own view on how the project should proceed. By making sure I addressed their concerns over the apparatus and methodologies, I guaranteed smooth and efficient advancement. We were able to complete a project each summer as a cohesive unit. Similar to my research team’s various surgical backgrounds, each table tennis team member offers multitudes of different coaching perspectives. Integrating these with my own to work the team to a higher level, we ensured a sense of common cause and succeed in nationally sponsored
Anyone who has ever been on a team sport can understand the commitment and love and athlete dedicates to their sport. I experienced these feelings exactly during my years on the volleyball court. Practice during the season and off season, workout schedules, and so many other time consuming activities definitely paid off when my team reached the state tournament not only once, but two years in a row. I would describe my four years of volleyball, particularly the two years we made it to the state tournament, as my biggest accomplishment thus far.
It is unfortunate that you are experience such adversity at your field placement to the degree that you are not able to advocate, make suggestions, or overall have a say in the cases you work with. I have significant concern with the psychiatrist who appears to be repeatedly diagnosing individuals with Tourette Syndrome. My limited experience with this diagnoses is that the individual experiences either verbal or physical tics which must be displayed for one year before a diagnoses can be given. You did not speak to your client experiencing tics which causes me to question the diagnoses. Also, this syndrome is commonly an inherited syndrome, which further makes me question the diagnosis from the psychiatrist in the case of your client as well
With this case study, it took careful consideration for the differential diagnosis. In the process of deciding which ones to select, the limited information made it a challenge. Dr. Burks’ comment made it apparent that FNP students must be careful of selecting differential diagnosis rather than secondary diagnosis. As a FNP, it is necessary to focus on the chief complaint to distinguish between the differential diagnosis and the secondary diagnosis. When considering the pain in JSs knees and hands, one can see how the secondary diagnosis emerges. By using critical thinking, FNPs are able meet the health care needs of patients. According to Rashid (2010), FNP are rated highly for the services they provide to patients. This course provides a
While being recruited to play basketball, I was asked if I would rather dissect a body or a defense. Though I chose to pursue a career in medicine, basketball has shaped me into the person I am today. As a young child living in the inner city of Newark, basketball was a sanctuary for me because it allowed me to escape the harsh realities that surrounded me. I began to play organized basketball at the age of seven and departed from the game at the age of twenty-three. The countless hours spent perfecting moves fostered my undying determination and work ethic. Ironically, there was also a benefit that came from my injuries sustained while playing. My love of medicine became fueled by the desire to acquire knowledge on the human body as a means to take preventative measures against injuries.