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Miguel
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What is the hardest thing dermatologist face when dealing with a patient ?
Hi my name is Miguel and I’m a 13 year old middle school student, I’m thinking on working as a dermatologist in the future. I would first like to know if I like this job, I would also like to know the challenges dermatologist face in their daily life and how they deal with patients that are challenging to work with.
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Kess French
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Hey Miguel!
You've asked some really great questions. Although I can't provide specifics about dermatology, I can give you a general idea based on the broader medical and healthcare field. I hope this helps!
During your time in medical school, you'll receive training on how to handle "challenging" patients. This includes patients who may not want to follow your advice (which is completely their right and happens quite often), patients who may show aggression (you'll be taught techniques to soothe and de-escalate their aggression), and then there are patients who have a lot of medical problems (this is usually covered more in-depth during the 3rd and 4th years of medical school, as multiple issues and medications can lead to complex treatment plans).
I think one of the toughest experiences for any doctor is the loss of a patient. This is less frequent for dermatologists, but it does happen. Around 8,000 patients die each year from skin cancers, and even more from infections.
You've asked some really great questions. Although I can't provide specifics about dermatology, I can give you a general idea based on the broader medical and healthcare field. I hope this helps!
During your time in medical school, you'll receive training on how to handle "challenging" patients. This includes patients who may not want to follow your advice (which is completely their right and happens quite often), patients who may show aggression (you'll be taught techniques to soothe and de-escalate their aggression), and then there are patients who have a lot of medical problems (this is usually covered more in-depth during the 3rd and 4th years of medical school, as multiple issues and medications can lead to complex treatment plans).
I think one of the toughest experiences for any doctor is the loss of a patient. This is less frequent for dermatologists, but it does happen. Around 8,000 patients die each year from skin cancers, and even more from infections.