...Ob-Gyn stands for Obstetrician and Gynecologist. The obstetrician side deals mainly with the baby and a gynecologist works with women and their reproductive systems. An Ob-Gyn is someone that provides medical treatment for women, diagnose and prevent diseases for women, treat women’s reproductive systems, provide treatment and care for pregnant women, provide education on nutrition and proper care of the body during pregnancy, monitor the growth of the baby to make sure it is healthy, and deliver the babies. This was in the middle of the career choices that NCC said. I still chose health sciences because I have always wanted to be a doctor. More than likely an Ob-Gyn will be working in their own private office. Although there are plenty that work in hospitals and clinics with other doctors. Ob-Gyns are always working in sterile conditions because it ensures safety for the doctor, the women, and the baby. They are expected to wear protective clothing at all times such as: gloves, masks, and gowns. Ob-Gyns can usually run on their own schedule with some exceptions; they can decide when they work although complications can occur with the mother and baby before and during labor that the Ob- Gyn can not control. An Ob-Gyn can expect to work nights and weekends....
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...My attraction to ob /gyn as speciality My dream to be a doctor in ob/gyn started as I have my neighbor who was infertile, that woman looks sad every time when I saw her, my thinking about this woman who opened my passion for ob gyn to help her and infertile women to have kids, and to try to enter the happiness in each home that will allow couples who struggle with infertility to build their families that help them to live happily and to be integral part of in some of most important transition in woman’s life And I was amazed to know more in this field to/This resonated with me and it has fueled my passion to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology ever since. My goal was to choose a specialty that complemented my skills as a perceptive,...
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...“HPV vaccine cuts abnormal pap smears in 4 years” Skin & Allergy news 39.4(Apr 2008) P43 Abnormal Pap tests and cervical procedures have already declined markedly among young women who were vaccinated against the human papillomavirus in three pivotal clinical trials, according to data presented in Tampa at the annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.****rewrite in your own words. Comparison of 4,696 vaccinated women with 4,759 women in placebo groups showed reductions of 19% in colposcopy, 22% in cervical biopsy, and 42% in excisional therapy at an average follow-up of 3.3 years after the first dose of the quadrivalent vaccine (Gardisil/Silgard) against human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, and 18. (Macneil, 2008) The end-of-study data reported came from three large efficacy trials sponsored by Merck & Co., maker of the vaccine. All told, the studies randomized 18,150 women aged 16-26 years to the vaccine or a placebo. Participants had cervicovaginal sampling and Pap smears on their first day in the studies and were followed with Pap smears every 6-12 months for up to 48 months. Median follow-up was 4 years from day 1.****what the study is The most dramatic reduction was 43% in high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) seen on Pap smears. Although the drop was substantial, the numbers were small with only 41 cases in the placebo group and 24 among vaccinated women. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) declined by 14%...
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...because it is not caught until the cancer has metastasized. The age prevalence of developing ovarian cancer is becoming younger with more woman waiting to have their first child in their thirties. Infertility has been associated with increased risk of developing ovarian cancer; whether infertility is a physical issue or a choice to wait to have kids, the risk is present with the fewer pregnancies total. Ovarian Cancer has been linked to BRCA gene that is found in breast cancer; therefore women with the BRCA gene are in danger of getting both. Cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, are causing women to be infertile. Women then must be aware about...
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...extracurricular activity is a team event. This year will be my fourth year being in it. I figured out that this event is much more than the competition. From the past three years, I learned that it takes practice to improve public speaking. When I first started I was nervous to speak in front of the judges. Last year, I was more confident in giving my part of the presentation and answering questions from the judges. Public speaking is something that I can use in the future and always improve on. Joining HOSA has greatly influenced my educations plans. I always want to become a doctor, until I was faced with reality. By becoming involved in HOSA I realized that getting into medical school would be difficult. I plan on become obstetrician and gynecologist or OB/GYN. HOSA allowed me to think of a different idea that could lead me to the same route. I'm deciding on becoming an OB nurse and then continuing on to medical school. This process enables me to experience the branch of medicine that I'm interested in. After joining HOSA, I became more motivated in my education plans and realized that I have been hungry for success my entire life. ...
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...relationships that they develop with their patients. There were many times that I witnessed the PA’s spending more time and being more involved in the care and treatment of the patients than the physician for some of their regular patients. During this time, several PA’s and physicians I had worked with suggested to me that I would make an excellent physicians assistant, and that was when I first became inspired to pursue a career as a PA. I further explored the field by spending time shadowing several PA’s in various fields, including plastic surgery, vascular surgery and OB/GYN. This has inspired me to take 36 credits of prerequisite courses in one year, while still working full time. I constantly strive to excel in what I do, and I commit myself fully to any endeavor that I become passionate about. I am going back to school after almost ten years since graduating college in order to pursue my dream of becoming a PA because I believe in what I am doing, and I am passionate about my goals. I look very forward to a rewarding profession that combines my interests in clinical science and helping others while working in a team...
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...I began my college search in the beginning of my senior year, in high school. The search wasn't as easy as I thought it would have been. I knew I wanted to attend an Historical Black College University , but i didn't know which one. I have plans on becoming a doctor or an OB/GYN later on into my future. Also I also wanted to attend a school with an outstanding biology program, but I do enjoy diversity school. Xavier was always my decision besides Southeastern in Hammond. My family and friends help me make my big decision on attending Xavier for my freshmen year. I decide to stay close to home so Xavier was somewhat close to home. At first I was going to school to become a nurse but I felt why not aim higher. Attending Xavier University would help me not only help me find myself but give me the opportunity to fulfill my dream. I believe Xavier has a lot to offer me mentally an physically. I never had visit Xavier University before but, I just knew that Xavier was the right school or me. It was close to home not very far. The admission department called me one day just to see if i was still attending Xavier , right then an there I knew that I wouldn't have a problem because xavier staff cares. I have the eager and desire to learn about new thing and thats what xavier is all about. In conclusion, I'm really looking forward to this wonderful opportunity o meet new people and learn. I know this will be a god year for...
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...“Midnight Musings of a Family Therapist” By: Carl Whitaker Book Paragraph It wasn’t easy choosing a book. I browsed the library and found a few titles that sounded interesting (The title has to appeal to me before I decide to read a book). So after scanning the pages of some of my choices, I finally decided on “Midnight Musings of a Family Therapist” by Carl Whitaker. After reading the preface, the book sounded like something I would enjoy. Prof. Whitaker talks about his trials and tribulations of venturing between being a psychologist and a psychotherapist, as well as being a husband and father of six. He tells many stories of the different environments that he encountered, as well as the different people with different diseases. I’m hoping this book will give me a greater outlook in the world of psychology. With Prof. Whitaker having been in so many different professions within the psychology field, I get to read about his different experiences and the various methods he used in treating his patients. So far I feel like I can relate to Prof. Whitaker because he describes how sometimes he felt he was the crazy one and not his patients. He goes on to describe how he learns as much from them as they do from him. This book is opening my eyes to the world of psychology and I hope to have a better idea of the field by the time I am finished. Summary My review of “Midnight Musings…” will begin with a look into Whitaker’s biography, a few of his ideals on marriage, and then...
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...the opposite. By tenderly touching her, she opened her eyes, and at that moment I felt precious to her. As time passed by, my mom decided to leave. With a heavy heart, I kissed her goodbye. Exiting the hospital, I was constantly thinking about how wonderful it would be to be the one providing her care. Since then I have been cherishing the idea of having a profession in the health care field. Listening to my mother’s personal accounts as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse also served to inspire my decision of pursuing a nursing career. The way she would express her passion and commitment of helping patients and positively impacting their lives physically and emotionally would leave me marveling. When I informed my parents about my vision of becoming a Registered Nurse, my mother thoroughly explained the multiple areas in nursing that I would excel in. The fierce and critical nature of the medical atmosphere has widened my perspective as to the characteristics and qualifications that most nurses possess. The fast pace and intense pressures with which nurses must face is what I find very admirable but also falls in line with my personality. I enjoy responding to adversity. In response to my desire to obtain more...
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...pt’s words)Patient stated “My water broke and I began having contractions”. She also felt as if her blood pressure was “high”. ADMISSION VE: / / | HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:(significant events/complications in labor/hospital stay):Client’s blood pressure was 140/90 upon admission. | PRENATAL CARE: * Maternal and fetal vitals (includes FHR). * Fetal baseline: 130s * Variability (marked) * Fetal movement * BPP score of 8 * Prenatal labs * DTR’s ( 2+) | YEAR | TYPE of DEL | GEST AGE | F/M | BIRTH COMPLICATIONS | NB STATUS | 1.2004 | NSVD | 40 w | F | None | Living | 2.2008 | NSVD | 38 w | M | None | Living | 3.2013 | NSVD | 39 w | F | None | Living | 4. | | | | | | 5. | | | | | | OB/GYN/MEDICAL/SURGICAL/SOCIAL HISTORY: * Former smoker (Cigarettes) * Gravida 3 Para 3 * Post-partum depression (No meds during pregnancy) * Fibroid x 2 * PIH | MATERNAL LABS | Blood Type/Rh: O - | HgB/HCT:10.0 / 31.6 | WBC/Platelets:8.4 / 286 | GCT: 100 | GBS: Neg | HIV: Neg | Hep B: Neg | Rubella: Need vaccine | RPR/STS: Neg | Gonorrhea: Neg | Chlamydia: Neg | Other: | SUMMARY OF LABOR AND BIRTH | Labor OnsetDate: 3/25/13Time: 5: 30 amFull DilationDate: 3/25/13Time: 9:50 | Spontaneous Labor Labor InductionStim/AugmentationIndication: Cervidil PitocinCytotec | MembranesSROM AROMPROM PPROMDate: 3/25/13Time: 4:15 amAmount: ModerateColor: ClearOdor: odorless | MonitoringExternal TocoExt...
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...apparent that they are intertwined, yet very different as evidenced by Era 1 and Era 3. Era 1’s main focus is on the body and addresses the health and healing of humans based on bodily functions and how they can be treated. Era 3 takes a more holistic approach by incorporating the body, mind and spirit. This includes Watson’s theory of human caring which discusses “human caring consciousness, administering ‘human care essentials’, which potentiate alignment of mind body spirit, wholeness, and unity of being in all aspects of care, tending to both embodied spirit and evolving spiritual emergence” (Falk-Rafael, 2005, p. 42). My nursing career has naturally progressed from working as a RN in a large obstetrics and gynecology practice to becoming a Nurse Practitioner and working in the same office. I feel fortunate to have the knowledge and support of the physicians...
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...Final Project 1. Biological and Environmental – Fertility: Three specific procedures that can help to increase the chances of fertility or help families who cannot conceive are, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Donor Eggs and Surrogacy. For each of these procedures, the couples should first seek an OB/GYN to assist them in gaging their fertility capabilities. From that point on, the Doctor will then refer them to an Embryologist or Specialist in that particular area or process. It is also good to receive feedback or suggestions from friends or family who have personally gone through the procedure. If couples have difficulty finding a good recommendation, this website provided below will help them to further this process. http://www.ihr.com/infertility/ivf/how-to-select-infertility-ivf-clinic.html 2. Prenatal Development, Birth and Newborns- Institutions: Three specific institutions that I will discuss are, Graham’s Foundation, Little Big Souls and the European Foundation for the care of newborn infants (EFCNI). All three of these organizations help to support parents and physicians of premature babies. There resource websites are as follows: * http://grahamsfoundation.org/ * http://www.littlebigsouls.com/ * http://www.efcni.org/ 3. Infancy- How to Breastfeed: First, they suggest that you learn as much as you can about breast feeding before you even start. They suggest that you talk with other moms you know who have had experience in breast...
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...------------------------------------------------- San Bernardino County Introduction and Purpose Everyone has a specific preference when it comes to where they would like to live. Some enjoy a rural area that’s quiet and away from all of the commotion while others, like myself, enjoy an urban area that’s filled with people and everything is convenient. San Bernardino County is an urban area even though looking at a topography map, you would imagine it’s a rural area due to the large mountain and desert regions of the county. The county is the largest of the 58 counties in California and is approximately 20,052 sq. miles (City-Data, 2012). About 80% of the land is vacant, with 15% used by the military and the rest makes up the urban area where the vast population lives (San Bernardino County Community Indicators Report, 2014). The largest industries in the county are Trade, Transportation and Utilities, Government, Educational and Health Services, Manufacturing, and Construction. The unique thing about San Bernardino County is that it contains both a mountainous region and a desert region with quite a few regional and national parks. Residents are able to choose from a large amount of outdoor and recreational activities. There are many things to do in the county that ranges from camping and visiting historical sites to checking out different museums in the area. The purpose of this paper is to provide some background information on the county of San Bernardino including its...
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...2 Right now, you're just dying to find out: Am I pregnant or not? Unfortunately, you'll need to stick it out a bit longer. About four days after your egg is fertilized, it begins producing a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which pregnancy tests can detect in about another week -- first in your blood (via a test at your doctor's office) and then in your urine (which an at-home screening would spot). Week 3 Get yourself a good doctor -- pronto! Having a healthcare provider you like and trust is key. After all, this is the person who will guide you through your entire pregnancy, labor, and delivery, along with the millions of questions, tests, and emotional ups and downs along the way. If you don't currently have an ob-gyn you love, ask friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations or research practices until you find someone you feel comfortable with. And, hey, your choices are not limited to regular obstetricians. You might also want to investigate alternative or additional types of care -- including midwives or family physicians Week 4 Don't be surprised if your doctor doesn't schedule an appointment to see you until your 8- to 12-week mark. Many healthcare practices have potential mommies-to-be come in for a blood test with a nurse first to confirm pregnancy and then wait until you're far enough along to better estimate yourdue date through an ultrasound test. * Week 1 Speak with your doctor about adding a...
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...Primary Care Practices: Their Nature and Importance for the Future of Healthcare Bryan White MGMT 5530 Physician Practice Management November 2015 Abstract The practice of medicine has seen a lot of changes in the last century. In the 1960s, more change was happening than the Cultural Revolution in the United States. Specialized medicine was starting to take shape, altering the size and scope of general practice. From this, there have been unintended consequences to how primary care is practiced. While congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 to reform healthcare, it was more concerned about tackling health insurance and did little to address the issues facing primary care. This piece is designed to give the reader a look into how the general practice of health care has changed over time, the challenges it still faces, and the resources that could provide the solutions. Main Composition Throughout history, mankind has made leaps and bounds to advance the practice of medicine. Many of these improvements have happened within the last century. When it comes to the practice of generalized medicine, these advances have altered its shape size, scope, and structure. In the United States, there have been some consequences to these changes in primary care that, if the right adjustments or corrections are not made, could be detrimental to healthcare delivery. General Medicine in the Past It would be best to begin with just how the general...
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