WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2000: Re: A favor from our readers

Re: A favor from our readers

From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:41:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 13 Feb 2000, D. Ashley Hill, MD wrote: >
>Ladies-
>
>I hesitate to use the forum for a nonmedical post, but I need a hand
>with this. In addition to a busy private ob/gyn practice, my partners
>and I also serve as full-time faculty for a Family Practice residency
>program. We teach our residents how to perform Pap smears, bimanual
>exams, breast exams, and how to deliver babies. Although many patients
>enjoy interacting with our residents (all of whom are doctors already),
>many decline to participate. At first glance it seems obvious- why
>would someone want another doctor participating in a genital exam?
>However, medicine is an apprentice system. There is no other way to
>learn physical exam skills, and someday younger doctors will be in
>offices, hospitals and emergency rooms. Without adequate skills they
>will be unable to provide quality care. My theory has been that the
>majority of patients, once they understand this, will allow a resident
>to participate.
>
>Any insight into this from our readers? Thank you very much in advance!
>
>--
>David Ashley Hill, MD
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
>
>My apologies, but due to time constraints I am unable to answer private e-mails.
>

Dr. Hill, Personally, I do not mind at all having residents participate in my medical care. I have a scarring condition which is unique. I give the doctor the opportunity to "show off" my condition in order to help educate others so they will be more informed. I would do the same for any area of my body.As a teacher, I believe that apprenticing is the best way to learn any new job or skill, including the art of practicing medicine. My concern lies in under whose supervision the resident is an apprentice. I would hope the supervisory postion candidates would be screened and reevaluated often to ensure the best training for the up and coming as well as top notch patient care. Good luck in your crusade. Kim

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