How many times have you heard the phrase in the hospital, “Do these people even talk to each other?” Often times, patients are surprised by the lack of communication between healthcare professionals. This can negatively impact patient safety due to the lack of critical information, misinterpretation of information and unclear orders. Furthermore, not knowing the […]
First Patient Encounter 1: The Family Medicine Experience
Entering medical school meant many different things for me in all aspects of my life. I had an opportunity to shadow a clinical allergist over the summer months and remembered being so excited as he conversed with the patient while I sat there quietly. I often thought to myself, when will it be my turn […]
First Patient Encounter 2: The Conversation
I clearly remember the entire sequence of events that occurred on the first day of my placement. I was first told to put on my stethoscope, which felt weird because we had just barely learned how to take blood pressure and perform a respiratory exam. I was also extremely glad that the first patient agreed […]
