Reflections of a PA Student : August 2009

Working With Nurses August 26, 2009 10:18 AM by Timothy Loerke: The hospital can be a hostile environment if you are not aware of whose house it really is. Right now, I am taking a class called Supervised Practice where we spend one day per week in a clinical setting. The other day I performed rounds in the hospital Read More...
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Gentle Communication: An Elusive Skill August 24, 2009 10:59 AM by Timothy Loerke: Authentic patient interactions have a different feel from those in the practice room. The reality of verbal intimacy is precarious to say the least. Over the past couple of weeks, we have spent time in the clinic as sort of a pre-rotation, if you will. Read More...
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Mea Culpa: Following Our Own Advice August 10, 2009 9:48 AM by Timothy Loerke: How many readers have sat in a class that made you feel a little uncomfortable? And I am not talking about OBGYN lectures. A couple of weeks ago, we had our first dermatology scolding. The physician emphasized strongly the importance of sunscreen and Read More...
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