We got a lecture on how scientists and doctors working together under the same hospital make a huge difference in the dynamics of patient and family care. It was intriguing, the thought that by genetically screening patients and family members, doctors can find cures, or better treatments, or preventative methods can be taken. This is a truly wonderful thing. It is a truly innovative and great idea that can help families who have hereditary genetic disorders find some comfort by knowing the facts, that way they can start taking precautions before disaster strikes.
It’s topics such as using genetics, and biochemistry in conjunction with medical procedures that make me think twice about becoming a vet, these kinds of things make me want to become a medical doctor for people!!
Later on it the day I got to see an open heart surgery. They where replacing the ascending aorta of a patient with a synthetic material made especially for this kind of surgery. I was fascinated by the whole procedure. The patient was in cardiac arrest while the doctor worked on her heart, so her blood was being circulated though her body by pumps. Wow!
Something I thought was funny was the fact that the doctors and the nurses all seemed extremely relaxed, and even made jokes occasionally.
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