The Medical Field Of Medical Emergencies

I have always had a high admiration for the impact that physicians have on families. At an early age, my younger sister had major heart surgery. Being four, I was too young to fully grasp what this meant for my family, but I quickly learned the grief my parents endured thinking their only daughter would not live past two. Dr. Jane Doe saved my sister, giving me a friend for life. I have set my goal to be like countless doctors who save lives daily and improve the quality

Living on a small farm in Montrose, SD, I have seen the hardships that can go along with living in rural areas. With two parents who commute 30 minutes to work everyday, it was always an almost impossible task to get medical attention for any illness. Experiencing these hardships has helped me gain a great respect for rural clinics, and opened my eyes to the opportunities a rural clinic offers to future medical professionals, such as, myself.

S (situation): Hi, my name Kelsey and I am a nurse in the emergency department. I am calling about Shannon O’Reilly’s most recent laboratory results.

For as long as I could remember, I have seen my father rushing to the hospital in a white coat, answering pagers in the middle of important family conversations and attending night calls even in the most terrible weather. I had always wondered; what could be so important that it belittles every other responsibility in his life. It was only after many years of anguish and protests that it finally made sense to me. This defining moment of realization occurred when I first met a patient in his office. I saw how the gratitude in the patient’s eyes can provide a sense of fulfillment that triumphs all other feelings in the universe. It was human life that was most important. Being a doctor does not make you a mere healer but also gives you the responsibility of a caregiver. I had never felt more proud of my father and that was the day I felt the urge to relive this feeling many times over. It was there in that moment that I decided to pursue a career in medicine.

Dressed in a white bath robe I leaned over to my little sister, Elly, with a toy stethoscope and began her physical. After observing Elly’s heart rate, reflexes, and vision I diagnosed her with the common cold and instructed her to stay in bed and eat chicken noodle soup. Playing doctor as a child was the beginning of my interest in medicine. As a teenager, attending doctor appointments cultivated my curiosity for the medical profession and convinced me to get my nursing assistant certification after high school. Working as a CNA developed my interest into a passion for medicine. I didn’t immediately know I wanted to be a physician assistant while playing doctor with Elly, or even after I became certified as a nursing assistant, but after realizing a PA’s work is like solving a puzzle I decided to pursue a Masters in Physician Assistant studies.

I participated in numerous and varied electives to gain a wide appreciation for the scope and practice of medicine. I learned countless lessons from physicians, nurses, midlevel providers and ancillary staff, while caring for hundreds of patients gaining a level of autonomy. The importance of a focused history and physical – to not be afraid of the myriad of details and at the same time to not loose sight of the bigger picture – how to present cases, and how to formulate a high-quality differential diagnosis with appropriate testing measures were all emphasized. These experiences showed me that being an effective Internist involves not only the treatment of those severely ill, but also the need for comprehensive treatment of the patient and their families. I was genuinely inspired to be a part of the IM team and my goal of becoming an Internist was

The main issue is whether the CAO correctly denied the Appellant’s MA benefits because he is an unqualified non-citizen that does not have an emergency medical condition. In issuing an administrative determination of this issue, the undersigned ALJ reviewed the Regulations governing the MA program as well as applicable case law. The Department’s Regulations define an “Emergency Medical Condition” as:

My interest in the medical field dates back to my childhood, where I was intrigued by the combination of knowledge and passion. I spent many days in the hospital with my mother, often wandering the hallways while the nurses visited her. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, along with the discovery of polyps on her colon, which we would later find had a high chance of becoming cancerous. There was a vast number of medical personnel I would encounter over the next several years. I paid close attention to each one—their appearance, the questions they asked, and the equipment they used.

To say that this incident was the defining moment as to why I chose medicine would be an exaggeration, but it had undoubtedly been an affirmation of my decision. To embark on a career in Medicine was not an easy decision, and it was certainly not something that I had aspired to be from a young age. In fact, it took nearly half a decade of careful consideration and exploration before I reached this conclusion. My motivation to become a doctor stems not only from my love for science, but also from the special connection that is established between a patient and a doctor during diagnosis and consultation. The opportunity for devoting a lifetime to alleviating illnesses stands as my inspiration. I believe that there is no other profession that can be compared to one which utilizes one’s acquired abilities to bring about a more immediate impact on someone’s life, just as this experience had

That day changed my father's future, as well as mine. The mutual respect exchanged between my father and the medical staff, as well as the doctor’s ability to relieve my father’s suffering and save his eyesight, inspired me to obtain a career in medicine. I wished to one day give back to my community in the same way that doctor gave back to me and my

Founded more than 40 years ago as a tool for hospitals to outreach for patients in remote areas. It is currently incorporated into the progressing operations of physician facilities, home health agencies and in patient’s homes.

Oncologic Emergencies are both life threatening and detrimental to a patient’s health. As stated by (Tan), “An oncologic emergency is a clinical condition resulting from a structural or metabolic change caused by cancer or its treatment that requires immediate medical intervention to prevent loss of life or quality of life.” Oncologic emergencies can be further classified as metabolic, hematologic, neurologic, or cardiovascular. Superior vena cava syndrome and spinal cord compression can be considered oncologic emergencies. Superior vena cava syndrome is classified as cardiovascular while spinal cord compression is classified as neurologic and/or structural. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the disease. When

My interest towards family medicine began during my early childhood years. I grew up in a small and developing city called Salalah, Oman where health care resources were sparse. Back in 1990’s, immigrants from low income and middle class families could not afford health care. My mother, a nurse, and her friend, a primary care physician, were considered the healers of our neighborhood. Families and neighbors, who were sick, wounded, or in need of medical advice, came to them for help. I grew up watching them become the de facto health care resources of our neighborhood. This inspired me to venture into the field of medicine.

Overtime, Emergency Medical Services has evolved. In order to keep the Emergency Medical Services evolving certain key areas will have to be improved. Key areas that need to be enhanced are things such as; adaptability ,preparedness, and emergency responses. In the Emergency Medical Services , I believe that the ability to adapt to different conditions and environments is substantial.I think preparedness will be a key factor in the future for Emergency Medical Services. The emergency response play vital role to the future of Emergency Medical Services. The Emergency Medical Services is advancing, but for this continue changes need to be made for the future.

Despite growing up in a family of physicians, I really was not exposed to the impact and influence the art of medicine has on people until Summer 2014 prior to starting third year when I traveled to Cusco, Peru