Running Total: 2 hours
First day on the job(shadow)! I actually learned a lot more than I expected for the first day and it was a very hands-on experience. Pediatricians have quite the busy schedule, so I jumped right in and we were running back and forth for the most part. I was allowed to see patients with him and observe the things that the children came in for, ranging from stomach aches to burned fingers to superficial staph infections and so much more. I did small errands for the doctor and I worked with a nurse for a bit. I was able to behold and partake in the evaluation of a urine test and a strep throat test, both of which are easily conducted. A boy with phimosis was prescribed a steroid antibiotic and a few children were given flu shots and whooping cough shots. Several parents called stating their child has a fever with such-and-such symptoms, which I learned, helps to evaluate whether the fever will go away soon, or whether there is an infection. It was very interesting to see what happens behind closed doors. Since it's flu season, my mentor requests that I read up a bit on influenza to broaden my knowledge about it and we can talk in depth next week.
Hope I don't get sick.
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