Challenging Patient Anxiety By Medical Assistants

Laughter also proves a vital role in helping the patients deal with their problems. Not only does it help them deal with problems but it also gave them the push toward progress on getting out of the institution.

Laughter is essential to our very existence. It can get you out of a bad day or out of a sad moment. Syvia is a primary example. Syvia’s family is in a situation where her mother has to give her portion of her meal to Syvia. Her Dad explains that “From pain your mother gave you life, through pain she continues to give (Doc A).”

Stern’s diagnosis provokes a humorous response to his patients. Dr. Stern’s patients are archetypes to the incessant fears that are perceptively life consuming in contrast to Dr. Stern’s situation. The dark humor evokes a response upon Dr. Stern’s behalf to give tough love and an active approach to resolve such issues. This humor manifests into slapstick and situational humor where the patients might not be aware of the reason of the sudden change of methodology. This humor directly translates to the audience where the threat of death is seen less severe.

Laughter also proves a vital role in helping the patients deal with their problems. Not only does it help them deal with problems but it also gave them the push toward progress on getting out of the institution.

Norman Cousins said, “Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions" (Moss 1). Humor is studied by many researchers in sociology, psychology, art, literature, and medicine. When people wonder whether humor aids in areas other than health, a treasure trove of possible benefits to the learning or educational community is opened up. Humor can be used as a tool to promote learning.Research speaks to the many benefits of humor in healing, to its benefits in the classroom or boardroom, from reducing stress of students or employees, to boosting self-esteem and feelings of camaraderie. Additionally, studies show that those who use humor to convey a message are often more favorably perceived. Humor helps deliver the presenter's message to

Many spent lots of their time on their feet, making rounds and examining patients. Nearly all Physician Assistants work full time. Let alone, they could work nights, weekends, or even on holidays. This can be very stressful and challenging at times, however, helping a patient can be truly rewarding and beneficial.

Medical assistant’s have many responsibilities such as making appointments, assisting the physician, collecting specimens, and welcoming patients just to name a few. One of the most important, in my opinion, is that we are instrumental in helping patients feel comfortable in the office and

People always say that laughter alleviates tension. If this is the case, then it makes sense that the use of humor when discussing uncomfortable topics can make the conversation easier and more light-hearted. One of Mark Twain’s most frequently used devices in works such as “Advice to Youth”, “To the Person Sitting in Darkness”, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is satire, which can provide society a method to bond over uncomfortable topics, and facilitate the ability to sustain that bond through an easier way to create discussion.

Being told that something is wrong with you can be scary. Getting surgery performed on you can be terrifying. Patients that must be undergo anesthesia could become apprehensive about the whole procedure. But what helps is knowing that there is an anesthetist with you along the way. The anesthetist informs the patient of the surgery and attempts to calm their nerves before surgery. The anesthetist monitors and ensures the patient is stable during the surgery and informs the patient of the result of the surgery after the surgery. Essentially, the sole person that is concerned about the body as a whole during the surgery is the anesthetist. Two years ago, I had no idea what an anesthesiologist assistant was or that this highly skilled profession

"Successively, Selekman explains that fostering therapist-client cooperation is purposive use of self-disclosure, the use of humor, normalizing, demonstrating cultural and gender sensitivity, and therapeutic compliments. Mark Twain once said, 'Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.' Humor can help generate a relaxed atmosphere, influence the client from his or her concerns, and heal those in pain. Madanes (1984) contend that what makes change possible is the therapist's ability to be confident and to see what is funny or desirable in a dire situation'. Laughter releases hormones from the

Joking is often a way for individuals to find light in a very dark situation. The medical arena often serves as a great stage for horrific and tragic events to take place. As a way to alleviate the depth of despair in these situations, many people resort to playful banter to distract from such negativity. Much research has been done on the role humor plays in the doctor-patient relationship (Watson, 2011, p. 38). This research typically aims to look at the benefit that humor may provide to patients in interactions with their physician (Watson, 2011, p. 38). However, little study has been given to the way physicians joke amongst themselves about death (Watson, 2011, p. 38). The method of joking that medical professionals use with each other

Over the course of my volunteering I had many patient interactions and before escorting them out of the hospital I could see how the doctor affected their behavior. Many patients after being treated are still scared and unsure of what is happening, the doctors and nurses are very patient and encouraging this helps ease their worries. Even after I escort them out sometimes they still ask me what I

Hi Zaneta. I enjoy reading your post and I agree with what you wrote. The power of touch is very important with patient care. Nobody wants to be sick and in the hospital. Having a medical professional who can balance the medical aspect, but can also have a warm caring aspect will make a world of difference for patient. I know for myself, staying in the hospital or going to the doctor, the doctor’s temperament and bedside manner play a lot in whether or not I want to change doctors. I have had encounters with that made me feel like I was test subject, by being cold and no conversation. It was a quick checkup that took fifteen minutes and he was out the door. I also had doctors and nurses who were just wonderful. They were pleasant, I felt like

There are many things that influence a patient’s behavior while they are in the medical office. Some of those things are heredity, culture, and environment. Heredity is the behaviors that one inherits from their parents genetically. As for the culture, these are the beliefs a person is brought up with. This is what they may see or feel is appropriate and this of course will be different from one person to the next, especially those of different cultural backgrounds. One’s environment will play a role in how they react in a clinical setting. For instance, a person who is used to having the best of everything will expect nothing but perfection from the health care provider and their staff; whereas someone who may be visiting a clinic or hospital for the first time in their lives may feel like they are getting the best treatment regardless of how well the staff is performing.

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