In addition to language barriers discussed in Part One of this post, refugees typically have low health literacy. The combination of low health literacy and English not being their first language can make for an incredibly hard scenario to navigate in the patient encounter. We use visual aids frequently, and repetition when we are talking about the treatment plan through our translators. Continue reading The Challenges of Cross Cultural Medicine: Part Two
If you are a student studying to be in the healthcare field or a current healthcare provider with the goal to work in a cross-cultural setting, this post is for you. Continue reading The Challenges of Cross Cultural Medicine: Part One
Why did I choose to become a Physician Assistant? This is a question I was asked often in PA school. The PA career is on the rise, becoming increasingly popular with young women like myself. However, there are still many people who do not know about it and with this post (and blog) one of my goals is to give a glimpse into the PA career and encourage those interested in medicine to consider this awesome option. So back to the question… Why a PA?
Continue reading 7 Reasons I Chose to become a Physician Assistant
