Do you think doctors should have affective bedside manners as part of their requirements in internship?
453938
Yes I do. Although it's not entirely required, it is a very respectable thing. Many "bad" doctors don't have good bedside manners. Also when a doctor does have good bedside manners it doesn't discourage the patient from returning where as if a Dr. doesn't have proper manners they may feel like they really don't care about their health or well being.
1120485
Not at the doctors office but I have, seriously, been given a 'bed bath' by a beautiful 22 yr old nurse in the hostpital after my appendix operation. When she was getting a bit close to that region I STOPPED IT and told her  --  "LISTEN, NURSE, SORRY BUT THAT PART I WILL DO MYSELF !" --- I would have been very embarassed if I had an erection like that because she was literally gently rubbing me on the lower abdomen... ... Easy to say you guys would not mind...   The nurse of 22 was in fact in charge of the ward and she said to me she would not let the 18 year old nurses do it because they were too young, LOLOL... she was... 22 !!  I had to pretend all along that I was not being affected by it all...  talking in a 'matter of fact' way...  She just left whilst I... and returned when I said  'OK' -- I still remembered how my feet tickled like hell, though !!
569300
it isnot about med school it is about how can u tolerate,fight for the thing u like.u donot have to judge upon something from some peoplein this field.everyone has pain threshold differ from other, donot tell me that ur friend collapse just from studying i think ther was alot of pressures at that time that she couldnot handle it. and that is life. frankly speaking med isnot easy at all it needs a person who really like it and patience but it learns u to be stronger, decision maker , totally dependant, open minded person, ofcourse after consuming a lot of ur time andbrain. u cannot ask person to give u a grade it is as if u r asking for grading ur life once u join med u will see a totally different face of life some who like it other no at all sit down with urself see why do u wanna to join med list them in a paper and evaluate ur answer u are the only person who can decide
916357
treat them with politeness and courtesy and take a few deep breaths and try not to knock them out
375795
You gatta love to do it.  Also, I found that it helps me to have a "patient to nurse" relationship.  You don't want to get too close, but you don't want to be too distant either.  Sometimes the patients feel more comfortable with you then the doc becuase you are around much.  In turn, they will be more likely to let you know when something is wrong.  The body sometimes needs help to heal with docs and meds, but the mind must be open and stress free and that part of my job!
453921
If you just want to cuddle newborns, a noble goal by the way, why not just volunteer at a hospital?  If you really want to be a doctor, you will have to deal with sick children, sometimes those who are desperately ill. If the thought of that is too distressing, perhaps you need to find some other way to work with infants, such as a pediatric nurse or child life specialist.  \n\nYou sound very young -- have you ever talked to people who are doing the work you might want to do and discussed the educational commitment, personal sacrifices, emotional stresses, and personal rewards of their professions?  You should consider doing so.
771946
Oh definitely yes!  I hate when people (unsolicited) will try to figure out "what's wrong" if I'm not smiling and bubbly.  sometimes there isn't even anything wrong, just that I am thinking of something and need to think it through or that I am trying to finish some project and people keep interrupting.  And those things seem impossible for the cheer-up crew to understand!  So yes, I can relate to that.\n\n      I don't think people should take it upon themselves to try and cheer everyone up in their path, or to butt in and ask what is the matter.  It's OK to do so quietly and let the person know you are there if they need to talk ONCE, but then leave it alone and wait and see if the person actually wants to talk.  If not, there is nothing the cheery one can do and they need to move on to another prospect!
420729
I am a physician also and I partially agree with you. \nI think that if you generalize the attitudes of the people you interat with, then it depends on your location and department. Some wealthy  people act privileged- so this is a culture you need to get used to if you want to continue practicing in this area. Set boundaries early on.\n\nRegarding other hospital-workers mistreating you...doctors do take alot of abuse. It's the nature of the job- workig with people at times of stress and illness. Maybe the nurses giving you a hard time are unhappy with their jobs and their lives, so they mistreat others- and the new person is always at risk of being the target of their frustations and discontent. It is also an ego issue since the nurses you are dealing with have alot more RN experience (and age) over you. (Some of them, on the other had, are wonderful resources and wonderful to work with.) At the end, you are the doctor and are ultimately responsible for the care of the patients and your word (order) stands.\n\nJust remember that regardless of whether you are over-worked, underpaid and underappreciated, you have an obligation to your patients- to strive for their best interest and help & cure them. Don't let 'work conditions' get in the way of being a good doctor and fulfilling the Hippocratic Oath.
106631
Must be patient, Always smile, Talk to everybody (patient)\nTell stories, treat your patient as though he/she is your friend. Learn about everything concerning hospital services
1094993
ROFL... so much fun!  Nice word play.  I'd say that the doctor needing the doctoring will have to submit to the doctor doing the doctoring on the doctor that needs the doctoring.  It would be unethical for the doctor who needs the doctoring to try to tell the doctoring doctor how to do his job.  That is why the doctor who needs doctoring went to the doctor doing the doctoring in the first place, right?  LOL  - fun.
844385
My understanding is that it is ok for a male Dr to examine a female patient without a nurse present but that most dont out of fear of a lawsuit. My male Dr. usually asks if Id like a nurse present, Ive been going to him for years so I dont feel its necessary but I think its nice, and smart, of him to ask.
1134527
Eek. Doctors have to work all the time. They even have to work on christmas. They work in hospitals or in small little offices. They should never develope a relationship with their patients. There are many kinds of doctors. ER Doctors work specificially in the Emergency Room, doctors who give birth, doctors who give shots, etc. They must wash their hand for 2 minutes after helping someone. They must be very clean. They can't turn a patient down. If your teacher wants you to be specific then you should say which kind of doctor you prefer to be. A doctor who gets involved in lots of blood or a doctor who puts bandaides on a little boy who fell of his skateboard.
867959
Having a good conscience is very commendable, but doing what is right for you is very important. Provided you tell your prospective employer as soon as possible, there's really nothing wrong with it. That's not to say they won't be upset, but that's life.
506551
If you are a nursing student, just write about your experiences in clinicals without using the patient's names.  For example, how you felt that day, if you were frustrated/overwhelmed, time management, bedside manner, your skills...
408551
I'm a Pre-Med student and I can tell you this one.  Most doctors write sloppily because they have too many other thigns that they are thinking about.  If you are the one that could kill someone with one decision, you wouldn't care what your writing looks like.
546145
I think the operative word is "personal."  No one can put words to your thoughts.  Make a list of the reasons you are attracted to neonatology, make a list of the things you are good at and demonstrate why you would be a good candidate for this important job.  This statement will relect how well you know the job, so if you are shakey about that aspect, volunteer at your local hospital to observe first hand what happens in that unit.\n\nAfter all of that, if you still have a difficult time putting words to your thoughts, perhaps this is not the right field for you.  It is a no-nonsense unit with critical (tiny) patients who require some of the sharpest cookies in the hospital.  If you can't verbalize your interest, I would question if there is anything there other than an emotion...and that doesn't cut it.  \n\nGood luck.
435426
i'm a dental student clinican. i honestly would agree with you.. even us, students, do that. we are aware that patients can't answer as we kept talking while we treat.. it depends on the mood, it depends who the patient is, it depends on the case.. it's not always that we talk. we do not just treat patients to get money... we really want to know them.. patients are not just mere patients but probable friends for us. if your dentist asks you.. it really shows he/she is concern about you..=) HOW WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE A DENTIST to JUST STARE AT YOU FOR AN HOUR W/O SAYING ANYTHING.. that one is really something.. observe for yourself.. =)