This Weeks Blog.
I'll start this weeks entry with a bit of news. I think it is easier to post what I wrote for my Medical Orientation project to help you better understand what I am thinking. Here it is.
Although I started on this journey with the distinct purpose of becoming a Medical Lab Technician, I think that being a Medical Assistant is a better fit for what I wish to accomplish. I feel that to better suit my gifts and willingness to help others, being a Medical Assistant in a Neurologists office would be a great way for me to facilitate this. Seeing how I have Multiple Sclerosis, and have learned ways to cope with the challenges it poses through experience, I would be a great addition to any office that deals with this disease.
Statistics indicate that there are currently 350,000 to 500,000 people in the United States who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Because this disease is not governed by the C.D.C, and often times the symptoms can go unrecognized, or mis-diagnosed, this number is only an estimate.(1) With the number of people with M.S. at such a high number, and with Two Hundred diagnosed each week, I am compelled to help those with this affliction.
If I were to be chosen to help in a Neurologists office, I would take the experience I have with disease modifying therapies, general health practices, and dealing with the uncontrollable problems that may arise due to the symptoms of this disease. It is my belief that learning about M.S., especially by someone newly diagnosed, can eliminate the worst symptom of this disease. The fear of the Unknown.
A Neurologists office is not only about helping people with M.S., and I understand that. However knowing the trials and tribulations that go along with a disease that fundamentally alters the makeup of the mind, and the nervous system. I have experience with many of the patients that may enter the office. I often times discuss problems with fellow patients as a peer rather than someone in a position of power. Often times this lightens their moods, and raises their spirits even though we are in the waiting room for completely different reasons. Once again, its is through my experience with many other people, with many different issues that I feel that I would be able to do the most good in a place that I can draw from personal experience to help those around me.
In summation, I believe that everything happens for a reason. Although my original goal was to go back to school in order to attain a degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician,and move on in my education by getting my Doctorate in Micro Biology. In order to help all of those that need help, and their are so many, I will have to change my goals for the betterment of others as I often do. (2)
The numbers you see are works that I sited, and honestly I sited some of my book in this endeavor.
Now, On a semi Bright note. I recently found out that I have a mysterious, and Nameless Benefactor. I went to refill my Beta-Seron Prescription the other day, wholeheartedly expecting to have to angrily explain that I could not afford the Co Pay at this time. I was told that someone had placed all of my co pays on a different account to be paid by an E-Check. When I asked for the name, I was told it was not their place to say. Whoever you are, if you read this. Thank you SO much for this help. I takes a small burden off of my family that I cannot even begin to explain. Slowly with each bit of help that everyone gives me, I find myself digging out of this hole that I've been in. If you can find it in your heart to donate a bit more, that would be GREATLY appreciated, and believe me It will be re-payed when I finish this long journey I have begun. Have a Great Week this week, and I will write to you all next weekend.
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