FLASHBACK SERIES: Blog posts written during my medical school days at Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
During my pediatrics rotation, I regularly performed the H&P (history & physical) for well-child visits and presented the encounters to my preceptor as part of my clinical training. One afternoon, I had the pleasure of meeting an amiable, well-spoken teenage girl. As I proceeded with my history taking, I learned that she loved math and science but wasn't sleeping well due to some stress in her life—demands of her classes, a recent breakup with her boyfriend, her younger brother's serious medical illness, and ongoing adjustment to her parents' divorce. We continued with the rest of the H&P, and then I excused myself from the exam room to present the case to Dr. Khurana.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Friday, November 11, 2016
Accomplishing the Triple Aim while Addressing the Triple Shames
FLASHBACK SERIES: Blog posts written during my medical school days at Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
Primary Care Core rotation (Family Medicine 702)
Preceptor: Dr. H. Matt Smith - Kennewick, WA
November 11, 2016
Despite US healthcare spending that is more than twice the average of other developed countries (Fig. 1), the life expectancy in the United States is the lowest of the developed world (Fig. 2). Moreover, according to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US.1
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
Primary Care Core rotation (Family Medicine 702)
Preceptor: Dr. H. Matt Smith - Kennewick, WA
November 11, 2016
Despite US healthcare spending that is more than twice the average of other developed countries (Fig. 1), the life expectancy in the United States is the lowest of the developed world (Fig. 2). Moreover, according to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US.1
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Grateful for Scholarships
FLASHBACK SERIES: Blog posts written during my medical school days at Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
This morning, I was honored to accept my Zirkle Fruit Osteopathic Scholarship presented by CEO Mark Zirkle at Zirkle Fruit Company's headquarters in Selah, WA. It was highly competitive this year with the most applicants that ZFC has ever received.
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
This morning, I was honored to accept my Zirkle Fruit Osteopathic Scholarship presented by CEO Mark Zirkle at Zirkle Fruit Company's headquarters in Selah, WA. It was highly competitive this year with the most applicants that ZFC has ever received.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Scope of Practice
FLASHBACK SERIES: Blog posts written during my medical school days at Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
We know that MDs and DOs are physicians who have the ability to diagnose and treat illnesses, including prescriptive authority. An osteopathic physician has additional training to incorporate osteopathic manual manipulation as a component of a DO's treatment options.
However, have you ever wondered what's the scope of practice of other healthcare providers? Can PAs prescribe medications too? What about nurses or midwives?
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
We know that MDs and DOs are physicians who have the ability to diagnose and treat illnesses, including prescriptive authority. An osteopathic physician has additional training to incorporate osteopathic manual manipulation as a component of a DO's treatment options.
However, have you ever wondered what's the scope of practice of other healthcare providers? Can PAs prescribe medications too? What about nurses or midwives?
Saturday, August 6, 2016
No News Is No News
FLASHBACK SERIES: Blog posts written during my medical school days at Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
When it comes to health care, don't assume that "no news is good news."
by Kim Ha Wadsworth, OMS III
When it comes to health care, don't assume that "no news is good news."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
We are committed to your privacy. Do not include confidential or private information regarding your health in the Contact Us form below. This form is for general questions or messages.