The most important goal of all surgeons is to provide the highest possible standard of care to all patients (Kokemuller). One of the critical factors that contribute to this excellent care is the patient’s individual experiences and personal choices made throughout their treatment process. ABC News emphasizes that, “An optimistic experience can do wonders for patients’ recovery, according to researchers who reviewed 16 studies that looked at patients’ attitudes toward health.” (“Positive”) In conclusion, the more positive experiences a patient receives, the better their recovery and future health. This optimistic attitude comprises the informed choices patients must make when deciding their own specialized course of treatment. Surgical
This paper will aim to apply my insights on motivational theory of individuals and teams by developing two initiatives to be put into action at the New Mexico Veteran Administration Medical Center (VA). It will discuss how I will implement these initiatives and what changes in an employee mindset may be required to overcome any resistance. It will discuss the positive outcomes I expect, and how I can avoid or minimize negative factors which may cause stress.
This experience positively affected me in a significant way and helped me to develop effective communication skills with patients to prepare for my career in
The purpose of this paper is to provide future healthcare administrators with the comprehensive understanding of patient’s perception in real health care setting. It is important to understand your customers and their point of views regarding their experiences in the current healthcare system. Understanding your patients will help you not only to provide efficient quality care but also to exceed customers expectations. I chose to share Patient A’s experience because she was first referred to a medical oncologist by her primary care doctor. She underwent bilateral mastectomy and ongoing radiation therapy. Patient A was in Hospital A for three days and was discharged afterwards. Patient A dealt with wide range of health care professionals,
Veterinarians perform countless surgeries on domestic animals throughout their career. Many of these operations, however, are predominantly cosmetic and primarily requested by the owner for personal benefit (Mills, Robbins, and Keyserlingk, 2016). Procedures such as tail docking, ear cropping a domesticated dog, or declawing a particularly destructive indoor house cat may be beneficial to an owner, but the very little benefit an animal gets from these surgeries has created immense disagreement with Veterinary associations and animal welfare groups. Surgical alteration for primarily cosmetic reasons can be detrimental to the health of a domesticated animal and the controversy and resulting negative health implications of these elective surgeries
When posed with the task of describing the importance of Surgical Assistants within our community, there may be a tendency to focus on the work done during the procedure itself, what is being done with one’s hands, or in other words, the physical aspects and tactile practices being carried out - at least from an outside eye. While it has only been a mere ten months of being in the operating room, I have realized the role of Surgical Assistant goes beyond what is required and asked of in a simple job description. There is an immense role surgical assistants play in patient care from an emotional perspective. In many cases, the Surgical Assistant is the one standing by the patient’s side as they fall asleep, the last face the patient sees before
There are several methods to close surgical wounds. Its choice depends on the injury, on the patient and on the preference of the surgeon. The most common methods used are interrupted and continuous suture (Figure 1). In these methods, the suture goes through the tissue of on side of the wound and comes through the other side, creating a loop beneath the tissue. This loop exert tension on the surrounding tissues of the wound and can potentially lead to the formation of hernias, which is the abnormal exit of an organ, such as the bowel, through an opening in the cavity in which it normally resides, and other complications like infection.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is an evolutionary step in the nursing model of excellence in professional practice. A healthcare culture focused on excellence and world-class patient care requires that nursing research and EBP are integrated into the professional practice model and nursing care delivery. (Promoting Evidence-Based Practice and Translational Research, July-September, 2010)
(15). The article talks about how important it is for patients to be a part of their
I have received outstanding support from all the staff of the Peri-operative Department. The clinical placement has provided me with invaluable knowledge that will definitely guide me in my future practice. For example, the opportunity to witness what the patient has to undergo pre and post surgical procedure, might it be complex and simple one, has imparted in me a deeper understanding of the patient’s feelings that has undergone recent surgery and therefore the ability to provide a more holistic and patient-centred approach of their
I selected general surgeon for my career; I will be using tools to operate on patients who are injured and sick in an attempt to make them healthy again. A surgeon diagnoses the problem a patient is having and is the leader of the surgical team, including the surgeon's assistant and the anesthesiologist. I chose this career because I enjoy learning about the human body, and because I want to help those who are injured and sick. I broke my arm playing football when I was younger, and I had a fantastic doctor who helped me recover from the injury. I told myself I wanted to be like him and help fix those who are injured.I wish to help the sick and injured recover back to health. I wish to work in a hospital with other surgeons and
Lump in back on vertebral column should always be evaluated for spinal cord and vertebral anomalies.
What we think is right doesn’t mean it is the right thing for the patients, it should base on what what’s important to the patients. Not every patient situation is the same, goals and values
The surgical setting is very different from the generalized floors that I have become accustomed to. The exposure I had today included observing the operating room setting, the PACU, and the exchange of patient care to a generalized or outpatient floor. In preparation for my clinical day I had finished the module readings relating to peri-operative care which I found useful because I had a base knowledge of information to build upon. I selected one patient to gather information from which included his surgery, patient information, and care he received in the different stages of the surgical process.
We walked into the hospital, and sat down in soft chairs, waiting for my name to be called. I really didn’t want to hear my name be called though, I wasn’t ready for surgery. But of course I heard my name be called right then.
Transplantation of the uterus is a surgical procedure for patients who are born without a Uterus due to cervical cancer. The purpose of this surgical procedure is to help woman who are not able to have children be able to reproduce. Many doctors have considered going through with this process for many of years. They did not have a manual to direct them through the surgery, however, they were determined to make it possible for woman born without a uterus to have kids.