Do's and Don't Do's when shadowing ...

General Med Student Discussion
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I’m shadowing a Physiology Professor / Nephrologist tomorrow on her day of dialysis rounds.


Since this will be my first shadowing experience, I am looking for do’s and dont’s while shadowing a doctor.


I expect to act strictly as an observer and do not think she will be asking me to do or say anything while we are with patients. Being a former professor of mine, she could challenge me with the odd ‘renal physiology’ question, but other than that I expect to play a rather passive role throughout the session.


Wish me luck!


Ron



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Dress appropriately and only speak when spoken to. When it’s just the two of you ask away but don’t bombard with questions when in front of a patient.

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But do, of course, smile and introduce yourself to the patient. Some people get so hung up on not doing anything inappropriate that they don’t do that!

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