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Scientific/Medical Question 8
What do you think are the similarities and differences between being a doctor today and being a doctor 50 years ago?
Average Student Response
Doctors a few years ago also had to see patients and prescribe appropriate medicines. Of course, they didn’t have computers and all the modern technology that doctors have today, and hence documentation and record keeping would likely have been more difficult. In the absence of the additional technology, it is likely that medical practice was previously less efficient.
Doctors a few years ago also had to see patients and prescribe appropriate medicines. Of course, they didn’t have computers and all the modern technology that doctors have today, and hence documentation and record keeping would likely have been more difficult. In the absence of the additional technology, it is likely that medical practice was previously less efficient.
Excellent Student Response
Over the last 50 years, Medical practice has evolved in a number of ways, changing the way Medicine is practiced.
In particular, there have been significant advancements in investigations with blood tests, CT and MRI scans more widely available and playing a more prominent role in guiding management decisions. This is evidenced by the fact that Radiology is one of the fastest growing Medicine specialities.
Additionally, new antibiotic and medication developments in general have meant that doctors are now able to treat a wider range of conditions; although in parallel, patient expectations of medical practitioners have also increased.
On the other hand, the role of doctors in being part of the MDT and collectively assessing, investigating and managing patients has remained the same, with effective communication and patient trust of medical professionals at the centre of this.
Additionally, the importance of mentoring and training future generations of doctors remains as important today as it has done previously in order to ensure a sustainable future for this important profession.
Over the last 50 years, Medical practice has evolved in a number of ways, changing the way Medicine is practiced.
In particular, there have been significant advancements in investigations with blood tests, CT and MRI scans more widely available and playing a more prominent role in guiding management decisions. This is evidenced by the fact that Radiology is one of the fastest growing Medicine specialities.
Additionally, new antibiotic and medication developments in general have meant that doctors are now able to treat a wider range of conditions; although in parallel, patient expectations of medical practitioners have also increased.
On the other hand, the role of doctors in being part of the MDT and collectively assessing, investigating and managing patients has remained the same, with effective communication and patient trust of medical professionals at the centre of this.
Additionally, the importance of mentoring and training future generations of doctors remains as important today as it has done previously in order to ensure a sustainable future for this important profession.