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Kundhavaidevi Balamurugan - Coggle Diagram
Kundhavaidevi Balamurugan
Physician Assistant
Why I'm interested
I was always interested in medicine and healthcare, but never truly wanted to be a doctor or nurse.
When I first met a physician assistant at the doctor's office a few years ago, I got the opportunity to learn more about the job and I immediately knew I found my future career.
As a future physician assistant, I strive to help people feel better and stay well, improving the overall physical and mental health of the community.
History
The shortage of physicians in the 1960's had led to the creation of the physician assistant profession.
Dr. Eugene Stead created the first class of physician assistants at Duke using the fast-tracked curriculum of physicians during World War II. (Source: aapa.org)
Possible places to work at
Hospital
Funded by
Medicare
Medicaid
Private insurance
Urgent care center
Private practice
Interdisciplinary team
Registered nurses
Certified nursing assistants
Physicians
Emotional Intelligence
Psychology Today
Score of 68 out of 100
I was not surprised by my score. According to Psychology Today, I have a slightly above-average emotional intelligence quotient. This makes sense as I often can read people's emotions and faces well.
However, I still have room for improvement. Even though I may know what the right thing to do or say, I don't necessarily do it because it's uncomfortable. I'm going to start working on this so I become a better advocate for my patients and coworkers.
As a healthcare professional, high emotional intelligence is an important trait to have.
Physician assistants work with many people, whether it be patients or staff.
It is important to be able to understand the emotions the patient may be having, be able to read between the lines of what they are saying, and interpret their body language to provide the best care possible.
It is also important to do the same with coworkers to create a safe and happy work environment to again ensure the quality of care.