palliative care

[zsolarstar]

So you know that Grey's Anatomy episode recently where she says something along the lines of, there comes a time when a person truly becomes a doctor (or something like that)? I've had a spare few of these moments along the way - only in PA form, of course - but this week I really had a big moment. Yesterday I was asked to see a 91-year-old lady

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[jess3686]

When I found him, I asked him if we could see the patient together since I just had this sense about her and felt a bit overwhelmed. I gave him a rundown of her history and lined up her problem list for him. He encouragingly said, "see, you've got it together. You aren't overwhelmed."

I had the exact same experience today! I went in to see my supervisor because I'm working on semester goals and I mentioned I wasn't sure what direction to go in. I told her what my thoughts were and what info I had, and when I was walking out she said "See, you did know what to do!"
I think in this learning stage, just getting the information of out of my head and having a knowledgeable person nod their head in agreement is sometimes all I need! A lot of times I know more than I think, but I don't know that I know it!

[zsolarstar]

I totally agree. Statements like that are just so validating, especially at this point in our careers.

Re: palliative care

[zsolarstar]

Why is this?