Essays on Doctor

Ethics are an inseparable part of health care. Well being of the patient is impossible without all the parameters of health care being applied; the medical practices to cure the ailment and ethical measures for mental well being. Confidentiality is the basis for good ethical...

Anaya, known as Ana to her friends, is leading a regretful and unhappy life. Until one day, when she is unexpectedly confronted with an opportunity to fix her biggest regret in life. The Watchmaker’s Doctor by G. M. T. Schuilling asks – can changing one...

Doctors are considered to be pillars of society. They are hope personified. As individuals expected to fulfill a public standard, they are compelled to show extraordinary resilience, patience, and other characteristics associated with being “perfect stewards”. However, as cynical as it may sound like, perfection...

We have all heard of MRI scans but many of us do not know what it is and what it detects. MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. This is a scan that helps doctors and surgeons to see your internal organs, tissues, and bones from...

Medicine and being a doctor can be very tiring and it can take a really big part of your life, but once you really love your job, your patients, your team, medicine will give you everything you need. In my opinion, being a doctor is...

As I’ve mentioned in my initial interview, I have always wanted to study medicine. It has been my dream for as long as I can remember. A vivid memory of five year old me walking in to my pediatricians office for the first time is...

The human body is a complex yet beautiful machine which, with its meticulous defence systems, is able to endure the abuse we put it through; however there are times that its complexity serves as an ‘Achilles’ Heel’ causing problems to arise, deteriorating the body and...

The holistic nature of medicine that combines a practical application of science with making a difference in the lives of individuals is what solidified my motivation to become a doctor. With my undergraduate degree, I wanted to apply what I learned from courses like Biochemistry,...

I believe medicine is a career that would challenge and inspire me on a daily basis, coupling practical science with human interaction and compassion. Experiencing daily routines of doctors in hospital placements and medical labs have offered me the opportunity to confirm that I am...

Growing up with my mother, who has had diabetes for 17 years, I learnt a lot about its effects. I was 6 years old when I first witnessed my mother having a hypoglycaemic attack and after this, seeing her inject insulin on a daily basis...