Egyptian Imhotep: The Life Of Medicine

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The Egyptian Imhotep was the first known physician in history. A physician is a person qualified to practice medicine. Imhotep was born in Ankhtowe, a suburb of Memphis, Egypt. Imhotep lived around 3,000 B.C., as a demigod (a mortal with almost divine powers) and then a full deity (or god) of medicine. He had great intelligence and used plants and herbs to heal sick people in Ancient Egypt (. With the dedication for helping people with disabilities and illness today’s physician continue to care for patients with passion and desire. Physicians, examine patients, prescribe medication and diagnose illness they also treat injuries and diseases. Physicians obtain medical histories, administer treatment, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel …show more content…

Sometimes the work day can be extremely long, and many physicians are expected to be on call at various times during the week. In larger practices, where the on-call responsibility is shared with a larger number of physicians, there may be more flexibility. But the commitment to a medical career is significant and encompasses all aspects of your life. Still, most physicians find time to be with family and friends and to get involved in a number of outside interests and activities. A fulfilling life as a physician is always possible. (George Richard). Many physicians work in private offices or clinics, often helped by a small staff of nurses and administrative personnel. Increasingly, physicians work in group practices, health care organizations, or hospitals where they share a large number of patients with other doctors. The group setting gives doctor backup coverage, allows them more time off, and lets them coordinate care for their patients, but it gives them less independence than solo practitioners have. Physicians held about 691,000 jobs in 2010. Physicians usually work in sterile environments while performing surgery and may stand for long periods. Many physicians and surgeons work long, overnight, and irregular hours. Physicians may travel between their offices, nursing homes, and hospitals to care for their patients. While on …show more content…

Some doctors work in an office, others in the hospital, and some in places you may not think of, like laboratories where they develop new medicines and research cures (Sokanu). General practitioners usually work in private practice or group; as wells as in hospitals and offices. Most specialist physicians work at hospitals. Doctors can also volunteer at colleges, universities, and various health initiatives or other organizations. Physicians often work irregular often putting in more than 50 hours per week. Many doctors spend time being on-call in case of emergencies even when they are away from work. Sometimes physicians spend most of their time on their feet examining patients and completing paperwork. Physicians don’t take much time off. We realize that disease and illness does not pay attention to our schedule, but our patients’. Doctors work while on vacation. Because of the internet and electronic health records, they steal time away from their family to connect and review labs, refill medications, and answer emails while away at their office. “Doctors study during vacation time, with the rapid development in medicine and science as well as the requirements of keeping up with continuing medical education and required board certifications, many doctors schedule their family vacations at the same time that they are attending conferences” (Dr. Emrani). Another than vacation time stress is

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