Being created as a result of IVF and seeing the appreciation that my family have for the doctors who helped them along the way, has shown me the remarkable difference that doctors can make to a family’s life. This is what first inspired to study medicine; I got the chance to see how rewarding a career as a doctor would be.
To get a better understanding of the variety of roles that doctors have, I undertook a week-long placement shadowing different respiratory consultants around a hospital. The experience showed me just some of the many responsibilities that doctors have, from doing the ward rounds to being in clinic. Watching doctors work together with other members of the team showed me that being a doctor isn’t all about the patient contact but also learning from other medical professionals. Being able to sit in on the handover meetings each morning, I got the chance to see how all of the professionals from different specialities shared information on each patient’s progress which gave an overall view of how the patient was doing. Watching this happen showed me how interprofessional learning is vital to giving the best quality of patient care and also how doctors need the ability
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I came to appreciate the skills required to take care of a patient successfully, for instance, how to communicate in a mature, professional manner whilst still showing empathy and having a respectful approach, this is an attribute that will be vital in my journey through medical school and as a doctor. During my time in the caring role, I had to show this skill when the patient tripped over and I helped her get back to her feet whilst also helping her to maintain a sense of dignity. Reflecting upon this experience has helped me decide that caring for other people is definitely what I want to do in life and has strengthened my desire pursue a career as a