One of the most humbling places to work is in the healthcare industry. Day in and day out, standing face to face with the deepest and most intimate issues in people's lives, working with them at some of their lowest, most helpless points; it reminds us how frail life can be, how small we all are, and how much we need each other. Research for different cures, the discovery of different treatments, diagnosis and the care of one individual after another; these things did not come about by any one man, but by people working together, gathering information, gaining knowlegde, fighting illnesses, year after year. Regardless of race, religion, background, political view or culture, fighting death and disease is something that …show more content…
The first is that healthcare workers work together as a team and each person plays a vital role in the care of the patient. If any one person on the team is left out of the loop, or if any one piece of information is not passed from one person to another, it can be the difference between life or death for the patient. It is very important that each team member knows his or her role, and how to communicate and work with the rest of the team. The second reason communication skills are essential is because of the vulnerability, privacy, and comfort of the patient. When patients come in with health concerns they are often anxious and scared and healthcare providers need to be able to keep them feeling safe and comfortable by communicating the necessary information and by showing genuine care for their …show more content…
Having it in my life has given me an appreciaiton and understanding for its necessity in society. I also grew up playing soccer at an extremely competitive level. We traveled to different states playing in many tournaments. We won the state championship five times, and came in second place at the regional championship twice. I played for the Olympic Development Team for years, for my high school and some in college as well. Playing at such a high level taught me loyalty, teamwork, leadership and followership skills, commitment, professionalism, honor, work ethic, resourcefulness, dedication and how to live with passion; I learned how to give my all for something that was not just about me. Coming in second at the regional championship twice and never quite taking that ultimate victory we worked so hard to achieve, also taught me how to deal with disappointment and loss with humility and