UTHSCSA Observation

[Doc Browncoat]

I've been given the opportunity to be babysat by some Trauma Drs atUTHSCSA....

1- I have never ever ever done a formal observation. As a CNA, I have gotten to observe and participate in treatments on patients, on my own, with the RN or with the Dr. Is formal observation much different?

2- There's going to probably be a buttload of actual med students around, and I'd hate to be mistaken for one.. what do I do if all is going crazy and someone tells me to help?

3- What should I wear? I was told not to wear scrubs or jeans or khakis, but that sneakers were ok.



Digging for advice



Shan

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[WrightMD]

I've been given the opportunity to be babysat by some Trauma Drs atUTHSCSA....
3- What should I wear? I was told not to wear scrubs or jeans or khakis, but that sneakers were ok.

I'm observing there next week in neurosurgery, and I've observed in the past in cardiothoracic and endocrine surgery. I always just wear scrubs, but if they told you not to, I'd wear dress pants and shirt with a tie.

 

[Doc Browncoat]

I'm observing there next week in neurosurgery, and I've observed in the past in cardiothoracic and endocrine surgery. I always just wear scrubs, but if they told you not to, I'd wear dress pants and shirt with a tie.

I'm female, and I don't do ties, but thank you

The sneakers were strongly suggested.. but I just don't see myself in dress pants with sneakers.

Wonder if black Dickies pants with this kind of top would be ok?



Shan

 

[WrightMD]

I'm female, and I don't do ties, but thank you

The sneakers were strongly suggested.. but I just don't see myself in dress pants with sneakers.

Wonder if black Dickies pants with this kind of top would be ok?



Shan

Haha sorry I assumed your sex.

That top looks like it would be fine based on the others I've seen observing.

The Dickies pants should be fine too.

The first time I observed I did rounds in jeans and a hooded sweatshirt. It was sort of embarrassing when the doctor told me I needed to be more presentable.

 

[Doc Browncoat]

Do you take notes at all while you're there, or do you just observe out of everyone's way?

Shan