Should studetns be required to take part in dissections?
483232
Once again...\nI've heard of good computer models that can teach the same principles of dissecting w/out the need of an animal- So... technically I don't see why a school should obligate you to cut open a dead animal; however, sometimes what they are trying to convey IS the dissection- and just like with so many things in life- you can read about it, go through a simulation, etc... but you never quite fully grasp it until you've experienced it. Should a student be able to opt out? probably... Should that student continue down a path/career where those skills may be useful to them?... probably not. God Bless, good luck, n peace.
913384
Depends.  You *do* need to stoke their egos a bit.  They went through a lot of training to be where they are now.  Be prepared!!!  Know the terminology and basics of the job/task at hand.  Some doctors don't like being interrupted to be asked "definition-type" questions, they assume you already know medical terminology or disease acronyms.  Don't touch things without asking, lots of tools must be kept sterile.
561835
I guess you did undergone carrier counseling before choosing your course, if it is a compulsory course or a borrowed course, my pal please just try and sit the exams yourself, you know why, I guess your tutors know more than you that is why they included anatomy in your course. So I wish you all the best.
38096
well a pelvic exam for the most part is followed by a pap smear and the nurse needs to be there to assist the md. Also with all the frivolous lawsuits a doctor prefers a witness,Im a nures and I work in nursing homes and sometimes there are patients or patient`s family that will complain about evry little thing so then people refuse to go in there to provide cares by themselves without a witness. I think that for the same reason a doctor would like to have someone in exam rooms with them at all times. If you are uncomfortable then you should just say so,they also want to respect your wishes.
544846
Sometimes it is because of the doctors not doing the correct processes, they are majority first year medical students doing there interns. I think also the doctors don't do enough research before they operate on patients. All processes are not for everyone.
638136
The ONLY time you are required to contribute is when YOU want to, not when the company wants to.  Reason?   If you feel strong enough about a particular project that the hospital has, then yes, go for it.  However, if you do not, then don't.  It's clearly up to you.  At least they are asking you instead of just doing it.  Either way, you have the choice to say yes or no.  If they continue to bother you with it, tell them to stop.
765420
From what I remember, all the animals that we dissected in high school were kept in formaldehyde and therefore already long dead.  This was to permit many students to study the same animals and keep the bodies for longer and smellier.  ;)\n\nAt least in my schools in NJ, this would not be possible.
647480
I don't think we should have those prerequisites.  I'm currently a junior pre-med, and I'm nearly done with those classes, but I hated every single one of those classes (except maybe biology).  There were so many instances when I thought, "when am I ever going to use calculus during my rotations as a doctor?"  Or "when will I be studying the rotations of alkanes when talking to my patient?"\n\nUniversities taking our money?  Maybe.  But I believe the reason why they want us to take those courses is so that they have an idea of how we perform in the hard sciences.  It's gives them a means of determining who is serious and committed enough to go through the extremely difficult task load in med school.  Those who can't take it as undergraduates end up changing their major.  And there are probably studies somewhere that say that if a student can't handle hard science in his/her undergraduate career, then he/she will not be able to successfully go through med school.  Make sense?\n\nThe classes help give a broader understanding or the underlying idea of how the body works and what chemicals it reacts to, etc., but I guess it's a necessary evil in the pre-med process until med school admissions officers can think of a different way of determining who is worthy to go to med school in the first place.  \n\nThere are programs, however, that allow students to go straight from high school to a program through which the student can become a doctor in six years.  One of my closest friends in high school is currently in the program, and he is in the first year of med school (or its equivalent), and he didn't even have to take the MCAT.\n\nIf there is another method for med school admission officers for determining who is worthy enough to go to med school, then they'd probably implement it.  Until then, we're stuck with those classes whether we like it or not.
27566
Its very important.  being an immunology student im a little biased, but its the fastest moving science at the moment.  If there were no immunologsts then your doctor would be no more than a mere Quack
967224
yes it should be definitely there.otherwise who tests ur knowledge? if examinations r not there,some will grow overconfident and this leads to destruction of individual and also the nation.
293699
Yes. It is called scat.  You can identify the foods the animal ate & it's general state of health  by examining it.  There is a subset of paleontology, and of general biology, that deals with this.  It is less invasive than dissection, and less stressful on the animal.
234168
general advice on studing is to do so for about twenty minute then take a 5 min break, ever couple of hours have a complete break a snack and a fresh drink....\nto be technically strong in a subject you must research your subjest
54371
if you have to ask you dont need to do it peircing should only be done by properly trained peoples
716236
No\nIf there is no trust/faith in the system one should not apply in competitive exam.
224646
I guess next time nujdawg needs a CT examination, he won't care if the person performing it is trained in radiation safety.  Anybody can push a scan button, but not anyone can set the machine properly to get a quality examination with the lowest dose possible.  In order to execute a CT scan, I had to have a great deal of schooling, and I had to pass both state and national licensing boards.  Anybody can push a scan button, but what millimeter thickness is best for a pulmonary emboli vs a chest mass?  What pitch is best for which circumstance?  If a patient cannot hold his breath for long, what can you do to shorten the scan time?  How many second delay is best post injection for a kidney stone vs a kidney mass?  What pressure setting should you have the pressure injector set at?  There are no set imaging parameters in CT (or any radiologic imaging).  \n\nThis website has a great description of what is needed to be a CT technologist:  \n\nThese professionals use radiation, or a computerized digital process, to produce images of tissues, organs, bones and vessels that physicians study to diagnose and treat disease or injury. Rad techs combine the science of computers and the art of individual technique to create crisp images that provide complete and accurate information.\n\nIt’s clear that rad techs enjoy science. They must have an understanding of anatomy, physiology and radiation biology. Rad techs use this knowledge as they prepare patients for diagnostic images by administering drugs or chemical mixtures. Rad techs position patients under machines and regulate controls to minimize radiation exposure. They may even perform x-ray examinations under sterile, surgical conditions. Some of these fluoroscopic x-rays produce “real time” images of the body at work. Rad techs may also maintain radiological equipment.\nAlong with scientific and technical knowledge, rad techs must possess a caring nature, strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.  http://www.azcaringcareers.com/loc.cfm?page=radtech
1132867
Exams should be based on the work that has been covered in class, if students are reminded that work done in class will be in the exam , and told to ask for further assistance if they are unsure then they are equipped with the information they need. Also they should be encouraged to study each day/week etc and not just before exams
164353
In my opinion, they all play a huge role. I think it depends on what field you are in to begin with if any. I also think that it depends on your geographical location.