Hey guys,
Hope your pracs are going well. I am currently on my neurology practical at SCGH day hospital. I was supposed to be placed on the neurosurgery rotation, however because of an overlap with the Notre Dame students, the supervisor forgot to check the roster and place me in. In the end, I was placed into the day hospital.
I am aware of my possible disadvantage of my current placement, as most of my workload consists of gerontology assessments and falls prevention strategies. However I am trying my best to make the best out of my situation, by ensuring that I try to assess the gerontology patient from a neuro point perspective as well. On the brighter side of things, most of these patients have an extensive list of co-moribidities, including Parkinson's and previous strokes. It is good to see what these problems can present in the later stages of its clinical course, and how it impacts function in the elderly.
I have expressed my concerns with the supervisors (both facility and Curtin) and they have endeavored to expose me to as many neuro type patients as possible. I also have a neuro outpatient clinic on wednesdays, where I get to see rarer neurological pathologies such as inclusion body myopathies and BPPV.
So this prac is not as bad as I thought. I hope that through this, I can gain insight into the other end of pathologies - where it's long down the track, and see how I can try to make changes to help these patients. Reflecting on the situation, I do not think I can change anything else, as the supervisors have already been made aware of my situation, and are trying to help - But I can make the most of it, and learn as much as I can.
Mark
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Hi Mark,
It's very interesting that you have raised this issue as I am currently experiencing a very similar situation. Due to RPH not wanting to overlap Curtin and Notre Dame students, I was placed on the Oncology ward for my cardio placement. Likewise, my supervisors have been very helpful in directing all of the respiratory patients towards me howvever, these do not come along very often. I was concerned also about not getting enough experience in cardio problems, esepcially for my PCR exam. In saying this, I am definelty enjoying the opportunity to learn about cancer patients and physio's role in their management, which I'm sure many students don't get the chance to do. So, like you, I am looking on the bright side and trying to optimise my opportunities to learn new information.
Kate.
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