| | I am currently learning some ethics! I've had several friends jokingly say, "Finally!" This is a class that is offered every year to fourth year medical students. It's been a bit more time consuming than I realized it would be but it's interesting. The past two weeks we've been studying numerous ethical theories, all of which basically cannot stand alone...you almost can't subscribe to ONE theory and have all your decisions stand up. Even in a (fictional) world where everyone believed that the Bible is God's word, not everyone interprets (correct or incorrect) the Bible to say the same thing; so, even a Deist ethical theory doesn't really totally work.
ANYWAY, we watched Gatica last week...interesting movie. Makes you really think about the implications of genetically engineered children. Even if the child is built to be as perfect as possible, that doesn't rule out something bad happening or someone who wasn't "engineered" being worthy of the same opportunities.
At the end of last week, we had the opportunity to go to a conference about sharing our faith in the professional realm. I didn't go because I had a dentist appointment (I know...lame) but that meant I had a lot of reading to do instead. Some of the things that were said, I don't really know if I agree with. Most of the articles DID allude to the importance of faith in healing and well-being. However, the place of this for ME was a bit unclear. Most of the articles stated that it was okay for doctors to pray with patients as long as the doctor wasn't the one praying. In general, I don't and probably won't pray with many of my patients; however, I do think that there will be cases where I will feel lead to pray with them AND be the one to pray. I know some people won't feel this way, but I think that I would be so much more comfortable and confident in a doctor who is willing to pray with me and for my child. The argument against physicians NOT praying in the room with patients is that it is seen as forcing beliefs on a patient (but they should have ASKED for the prayer) and giving the patients a false sense of trust in the doctor...that praying may lead them to accept what the doctor says without any other consideration. What do y'all think? I'd be interesting to hear some of your opinions, as someone who would be on the patient side...maybe I could even bring it up in my class!
On a more fun note...my best friend in med school had her baby on Feb 5...a whole 2 days before my b-day. She just couldn't hold out. Things went well. She did not have to have a c-section, which four hours prior to his arrival was a big possibility. Luke is just precious!!!
I went to her house the other day and visited with her...as well as cuddled with Luke, changed THREE diapers, and finished feeding him while she tended to urgent business. I even got to eat dinner with them. It totally made my day! Sarah has been such a blessing to me these past years and I am SO excited that she and Jason are getting to enjoy the blessing of a child.
Up next...certifying my rank order list (I might as well go ahead and do it!). Match day is March 19...at this point, I'll know where I'm going to do my residency. Then in May I get my long coat (I've already tried it on...kind of different!) and my degree...Claire N, M.D. WOW!
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