Today we continued to talk we went into more depth on Health History and what we need to do. I went into class not understanding how to feel out the treatment record and I still feel confused as to how much information is enough and what belongs under HHxRx, OHI, Tx, etc. I felt really nervous doing the treatment record for Kelsey because I was worried to have it on a permanent record. It was a really good experience, though, because it pushed me to do it and have to figure it out. My goal with doing the treatment record is to improve my dental vocabulary and abreviations which will possibly help me with communicating with my patients. I know that my communication skills need to be improved and I am hoping that by learning the dental lingo that it will help me be more confident with speaking to the patients. I really loved the advice that Professor Costley gave us today about being actors while going through this experience. Nobody needs to know that I have very little experience in the dental field.
Also, I am excited to say that I was able to pass off two PE's today and I am happy that I haven't fallen behind with my PE's. I really hope that it will be the same way for Radiology.