Rotation 4: weeks 1-5

Good morning readers.

Today is the last day at my Geriatrics rotation. I can't believe I've been away from the blog for so long. Moreover, I can't believe that this rotation is already coming to an end. I loved it! The office staff is great, my preceptor gives me a lot of independence and he loves to teach, and the patients have been lovely!

I've seen everything from general check ups, to tongue cancer, to MI's. I've always known I had an affinity for the elderly population, so much so that I could work with them as a PA. I'm not so sure now. Polypharmacy is no joke...managing 14 medications and the possible interactions is time consuming and tricky. Not to mention all the other players that are managing different areas of the patients' care. Still, I have enjoyed the challenge over the past 5 weeks.

Next I head south for my psychiatry rotation. It's an inpatient facility, and from what I hear I'll be spending the majority of my day talking to people who suffer from schizophrenia, suicide ideation, bipolar disorder, etc. I can't wait!