I have selected shadowing a neurological doctor as one of my most meaningful experiences. This was a very transformative experience that resulted in an education and personal growth. Shadowing a neurological doctor provided me with an opportunity to see first-hand what the doctor faces while dealing with patients who suffer from varying degrees of debilitation. I was able to witness this patient experience as well as the daily demands of being a doctor. I was also able to understand the degree that this doctor was forced to rely on others such as staff, nurses, administrators, family members, and more to help the patient. The doctor faced the unique responsibility of diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis as it related to the patient but these aspects each included multiple factors that must be dealt with. There were so many problems such as cultural differences, language differences, patient characteristics, and more that must be dealt with as a neurological doctor. I was able to understand the need for education as well as practical experience in order to gain what is needed to be a successful neurological doctor. I found this experience to be humbling which transformed my own views of what it takes to be an effective doctor. In shadowing a neurological doctor I learned compassion for the doctor as well as the patient.
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