Usually, as we age, our health declines. Whether it's because of an accident, disease, illness, or age itself, the body begins to deteriorate. As I've gotten older and experienced more of the medical field, I have determined what I want to do for my occupation. As I began to explore this field, I have come to realize how much I want to help others and make a difference in the world. I want to be a caretaker that actually cares and makes every patient feel important. When I was younger, I never noticed how many sick people I saw when I left the house. Now, when I go to the doctor and look around, I notice the waiting room is packed. There are people all around me that are sick or injured. I want to be the caretaker they look for when they go to the doctors.
As I began to explore the medical field to figure out what I wanted to go to school for, I learned so much. I have learned how I want to be treated when I am in the hospital or at the doctor's office. When I got surgery, I disliked feeling like I was just another patient to everyone. Obviously, that's all I was, but the worst thing is feeling like those who are CARING for you don't actually care. Everyone is busy, but taking that extra minute to see how the patient is feeling makes a huge difference.
Everyone has encountered someone in this field who just doesn't seem like they want to be there. It happens in every area of work, not just in healthcare. People sometimes just give the impression that they don't care or that they're too busy. Obviously, being busy and overwhelmed happens, but a person's stay in a hospital will be more pleasant if the caretaker has a more positive attitude. As my own family ages, I have looked at facilities as if they were the ones that would be treating my family members. I want to treat others the way I hope they would treat my own family, or even me. I want to make a patient feel comfortable and cared about, like they should feel.
Often, many of the sicker people that are being cared for are battling an illness or a disease, or are approaching an older age. Sometimes, they are in pain or are struggling to make it through the day. Doing anything to make the day better, instead of making the day worse, can change a lot. A simple smile or just holding the patients hand and being compassionate and empathetic can change their mood. A person will often be more compliant and happier if the caretakers are passionate and caring.
When I graduate college and enter the medical field, I hope to change the field for the better and leave my mark on those I encounter.
If it were you in the hospital bed, would you want to be treated differently than how you would treat them?
