A quote from one of Dr. Mahdavi's physical exam books that he used during medical school, copyright 1981! Although a lot has changed in medicine in the last 30+ years, the art of physical exam has remained the same.
"Life is short, the art long; opportunity fleeing; judgement difficult; experience fallacious."
- Hippocrates
First Aphorism
Wednesday I was allowed to examine my first patient since starting clinical rotations. I completed my first 4 year old well child check! Since then I have completed several well child checks and did 50% of a visit with a high risk teen who recently overdosed on prescription drugs, is using several illicit drugs and is sexually active. Although she appeared to be uninterested in anything I had to say regarding safe sex practices, visiting plan parenthood, or quitting drug use I am hopeful she heard something and will make at least a small change.
Last night I attended a benefit for the Touro Student Run Free Health Clinic at the Empress Theatre in Vallejo. Following the screening of The Waiting Room the director and several hospital staff held a discussion panel, really glad I attended and was able to spend the evening with Geoff, Kat, Makani and Donovan. http://www.whatruwaitingfor.com/
Friday is here again, two weeks of rotations under my belt. Feeling like my white coat belongs on my back, stethoscope has a home around my neck and I am doing what I have been waiting for. I am so grateful for all the support my friends and family have given me on this journey and will continue to give me. I am one lucky gal!
Now I am off to pack for my move tomorrow morning and to cook dinner for my friends who are giving me their time and their bodies to help move all my stuff!
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