Journal Entry #13

Amita Raj

Abney

6^th Period

Journal Entry #13: Tuesday, November 30^th

                I spent Tuesday with my mentor at her clinic. One of the two patients I saw today were somewhat different from t he patients I was normally accustomed to seeing.

                The first man was in his eighties and had a very severe medical history. He has been affected by two types of cancer, is diabetic, and has suffered memory loss from the extreme chemotherapy he took. He has had many surgeries and they have affected his ability to remember specific things from his past. The first problem with this was that his medical history still has holes in it, and the doctor found out two other important conditions that he has based on having a conversation with him. It has also been difficult for his doctors to keep a track of what medicines he takes for his symptoms/diseases. However, I was pleased to see that his kidney function was under control (for the time being) and he has been taking good care of himself by taking his medicines at the right time and in the right doses.

                This was my last day with Dr. Venkatesh. It has been a truly rewarding experience to work with her and she has taught me so much. I am surprised that I am able to retain a great deal of the information that he has taught me and I hope I will be able to use my experience in the future.