allsorts of questions !! Flashcards
why study medicine
- my desire to study medicine is because;
going to the hospital with family. Doctors understood that illnesses can manifest all types of pain whether that be emotionally and physically. and they were able to heal both aspects to make a person complete. from this experience, Furthermore, at all of my volunteering roles I witnessed how being passionate can change an individual for the good which I believe that medicine will allow me to do.
I also had an interest in the sciences, in particular in surrounding the human anatomy, however, what really interests me is how mental health and physical health intertwines which lead me to read the book two types of decay.
incorporate kindness
emotionally, mentally physically etc.
science - human anatomy with compassion etc. more than a body etc.
help people on a personal level with science
requires constant learning. not static etc
why not nursing
nurses are crucial to the nhs
day to day care etc without them the nhs will literally collapse
however, as a doctor, I will be given the privilege of having the ultimate responsibility for the patients - which will allow me to show compassion and cater to the needs of the patient and provide holistic patient centre care
Doctors also have clinical knowledge beyond their speciality- this means that I will be able to learn all parts of the sciences etc.
why do you think medicine is right for me ?
one of the first steps I took to know that medicine was the ideal course for me initially was that in year 9 I took part in the mitochondrial research programme which research methods and drugs which can be used to cure mitochondrial diseases by increasing the number of mitochondria
showed me that my passions for the sciences can benefit individuals health.
work experience - I was lucky to have an opportunity to do an online workshop with the cntw where I learnt about the day to day lives of doctors in particular psychiatrists during the lockdown. I discovered how the doctors all do teamwork so the patient can receive the best care.
critical thinking etc
compassion etc,
work experience
- british heart foundation
this taught me how to work in a team to make sure that the shop runs smoothly
Like in a multidisciplinary team etc.
mental health- doctors with skills - etc to care for the patients etc.
compassion - reading club
sports - leadership
if I fail
I will be motivated to strengthen my application
by doing more work experience
volunteer on a hotline for mental health
help locally for charities etc that donate for people for covid etc
learn where I went wrong
in 10 years
hopefully have attended medical school + have an idea on where I want to specialised
some- mental health home in psy
or path/ haem however I hope that med school will allow me to know where
academic side - I enjoyed the projects I will like to do more especially on preventative medicine etc.
social- join clubs
me - art
what job
GP - holistic all parts
close relationship
friendliness etc
what do I want to achieve in my medical career
I will take part in all challenges one goal -
mental health
Pros n cons
Expectations- societal role model
emotionally stressful
skills and making a difference
Lots of opportunities
what Am I looking forward to
academic - reasearch parts. - interested in preventative medicine
personal - empathy, communications
why do some people quite
emotional-
pressure - to make time etc.
dislike academic pressures
changes in medicine
patient and doctor input
60s specialities
free care for almost all cares
what else do doctors do
prevenative medicine
teaching
team management
holistics care
you treat the patient as a whole
environment emotional physical care
the patient lost a lot of weight but why etc etc
IT in medicine
refereall letters
patient data on computer
faster transmission of information
easier access to info
online gp appointment
as a doctor who would you regard as part of the team
doctors
nurses
pharmacist
patients and family
Why is teaching important in medicine
new skills passed on
better knowledge
team work
would you like to teach
yes
year 7 PE club
new skills in sports
I learn from teaching too
what do you think it is like as a medical student
independant learning
team work
responsibilities
what role do nurses have
nurse managers
research
clinical nurses
does the bulk of medical treatment occur in community or in hospital
community
many self medicate
GP - may solve the problem at that point
once ill people go to specialist the GP will do long term treatment etc
why is reasearch important in medicine
build up in knowledge to improve medical care -
historical reasoning such as
evidence based medicine - patient beneficence best interest
research can be patient based - improve quality of patient care etc. the Francis enquiry etc
what will u do if you have a sum of money
cancer treatment -
immunlogy , better cancer treatment etc
problems will u face
patients
communication
critical thinking
how would you rate your communication skills
average
to improve this I decided to do reading club
boost my confidence so went from an 5 to around 6.5
show a good example of clear speaking
formed genuine relationship with them
amicable etc.
listening is also important part to communication
are you empathetic
yes
it is a skill that one gains through experiences and being around a variety of people
I am non judgement as I understand everyone has there own opiniond snd different situation s
work experience
communication had made a difference
summer school
me and a partner - online project where we did healthcare systems across the globe and the ethical problems surrounding them
we had clear roles we spoke regularly and had zoom calls
easier etc
what makes me a good team player
flexible and reliable- comprise when needed,
make sure I did all of my tasks on time etc.
actice listener / communicator -
understands me mistakes and listens to correction/ criticism
what makes a good leader / when have you been a good leader
flexible
leads by example - reading club setting a behaviour and tone for the younger years etc.
movivates team - a moviate them to read by being enthusiastic
recognise a need for change - peanut reading instead of asking each person to read
are you are a leader or team player r
both are equally important for the project to work well. I am hard working and dedicated which are both roles need to be good team leader and team player.
team player - year book project
team leader - year 8 reading club
pros and cons of team, work
a
lack skill somewhere
no loneliness - more fun etc
gain new skill
d
qgruenments
slower
etc
how do i manage time
planner
schedules etcs- after the year 9 project I started to rely on planners more it makes life easier when I have many projects etc. online planner so I can have it anywhere I go
plan my work etc.
do the harder work first - homeworks etc i like to be punctual
how to deal with stress
little stress euth stress, can moviate me to do better etc.
to much stress that is impacting my work I try to take breaks - during my revision etc.
had a schedule so I knew that I would be on time
I do art in my
main strengths and weaknesses
- good listener
group projects i try to see where everyone’s opinion setc.
try to understand and comprise and look at things from an outside perspective, year book.
important as a doctor holistic care etc,
listener
calm
- shy - projects etc.
-being I cannot say no - sign language club - yes but limited time etc.
i should be hones etc.
why choose leeds
it will provide me with skill s and knowledge
unique
heavily research base + has an integrated year also
boost my critical thinking skills in science and help for evidence based medicine
languages - medical students without boarders
can learn other languages communication skills
learning in default will allow u to learn other cultures n develop ways of communicating them, on person ;level
clinical placement in year 1
Intergrated
blend of traditional and problem based learning ‘
UK NHS
Healthcare through tax generation ensures all members of the country have access to all health services.
One benefit to healthcare via tax generation is that it does not economically discriminate against any group of people
It also helps to controls which drugs and medical devices that are used and funded by the NHS.
Some may argue that it leads to the lack of options in healthcare treatment to patients-
The UK has one of the best Healthcare systems in the world and has a relatively high life expectancy at around 81.
social health
Common in European countries.
Mandatory scheme, usually through employers.
Cheaper for those with health conditions as everyone pays into it.
Based on income, unemployed can still enrol.
Individual doesn’t necessarily pay more or less.
But you can pay for better service, or shorter waiting times.
free healthcare
Free healthcare promotes general welfare, as there is a correlation between countries with free healthcare having a higher life expectancy.
Doctors should not do anything that harms patients such as turning patients down that may not be able to afford treatment.
It promotes health equality for all people with no discrimination.
Do you think medicine should be more about changing behaviour to prevent disease or treating existing disease?
vaccination
non-communicable diseases
anti-smoking campaign
food deserts in america- healthy eating etc- poverty etc.
at the end
holistic care best for individual
change to be healthier etc.
preventative medicine
Preventive medicine is when individuals are encouraged to take precautions to prevent the onset of a disease or complications. An experiment involving preventive medicine was performed in the USA where for months participants were told to follow a healthier lifestyle and were educated about healthy living, overall, the blood pressure of all participants decreased, therefore decreasing the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases.
change4life
. This is why programmes ran by the NHS such as Change4Life play such a vital role in our society as it provides a broad range of advice to the public. If more people have better health literacy it means that the public can make better decisions when it comes to actions which their health and the health of others. This means that preventative medicine benefits the greater good of society and as fewer people are ill, doctors have more time to provide quality care for individuals with unpreventable, inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis
eventually
old age - illnesses will happen
food deserts
Preventing disease through behaviour is a complicate process, it is easy for a health professional to tell someone to exercise more to prevent diseases, but there could be economical, economic and social reasons why the individual cannot go out to exercise even if they desire to. In America, the term “food deserts” has been coined to describe low-income regions that lack nutritional healthy food. Unfortunately, doctors do not have the capability of changing the food industry so people can eat healthy to prevent diseases. Therefore, doctors must be aware that there are limitations to how much a person can change their behaviour due to the structure of society.
diabetes 2
ulcers- limbs amputation
lower calorie diet
diabetes could be reversible- rememission research by too much fat in liver and pancreas high weight loss - 10-15kg all medication s
