physician shadowing horror stories

I know of a case where a student shadowed a physician in an emergency room. There was a huge influx of patients, and the physician seemed completely overwhelmed. Instead of handling the situation calmly, the doctor started making hasty and perhaps wrong diagnoses just to get through the patients quickly. The student was horrified as they could see the potential harm to the patients.

Sure. In one instance, a physician was shadowed during a patient transfer. The doctor didn't communicate clearly with the new medical team about the patient's specific needs and current medications. As a result, the new team almost gave the patient the wrong treatment. It was a very scary situation and the student shadowing learned a lot about the importance of clear communication.

One horror story could be a situation where a patient was pressured into it. Maybe the family was tired of taking care of the patient and subtly influenced the decision for physician - assisted suicide. The patient might not have been fully in a state of mind to make such a huge decision, but felt forced due to family dynamics.

One horror story could be a physician assistant misdiagnosing a serious condition as something minor. For example, mistaking early signs of a heart attack for indigestion. This led to the patient not getting the proper immediate treatment and the situation worsening over time.

One horror story could be a physician wrongly accused in the program. Maybe there was a misinterpretation of their medical condition or a false positive on a drug test. As a result, they were immediately suspended from practice, which not only damaged their reputation but also caused financial hardships as they couldn't earn their regular income.

One horror story is when a pregnant woman in a rural area went into early labor. There was no nearby obgyn available. She had to be rushed to a hospital hours away. By the time she got there, she was in a critical condition and nearly lost her baby. It was a terrifying experience all because of the lack of obgyns in the region.

One reason could be the ethical and moral complexity involved. Different people have strong and opposing views on it, which can lead to disturbing tales.

One consequence is long wait times for patients. In rural areas especially, with a shortage of physicians, people might have to wait weeks or even months to see a doctor for non - emergency but still important health issues. This delay can lead to worsening of conditions.

Sure. There was a story where a patient was depressed due to a recent disability. The doctor, without proper psychological evaluation, offered physician - assisted suicide as an option. The patient, in a moment of extreme despair, agreed. Later, the patient's family regretted that the doctor didn't explore other ways to help the patient cope with the new situation.

Increasing the number of medical school spots dedicated to obgyn training would also help. Medical schools could partner with hospitals in shortage areas to provide hands - on training. This would not only train more obgyns but also expose them to the need in these areas early on. Also, telemedicine can be used more effectively. An obgyn in a major city could remotely consult with patients in shortage areas, at least for initial evaluations and follow - up of less complex cases.