Afang's group received a case of arthritis in an elderly patient. The group members began a lively discussion. Based on her prior knowledge, Afang offered her opinion: "I think we should first understand the severity of the patient's arthritis, by asking about their pain level and joint mobility. Then we can consider prescribing some pain-relieving medication and suggesting appropriate rehabilitation exercises." The other group members nodded in agreement and added their own perspectives.
After the group discussions concluded, each group sent a representative to report their findings. Afang, as the representative, stood up somewhat nervously. She glanced at her group members, receiving encouraging looks, and then began to speak. She elaborated on the group's diagnostic approach and treatment plan in detail; although her voice trembled slightly, her arguments were clear and logical.
After listening to Afang's report, Dr. Zhang Feng nodded in satisfaction. "Afang's team's plan is very good and comprehensive. However, we can make some adjustments to the medication selection based on the elderly patient's condition. For example, if the elderly patient has high blood pressure, we should avoid using medications that may affect blood pressure." His comments greatly encouraged Afang and the team members, who then participated more actively in the subsequent discussions.
In addition to training in the medical room, the medical volunteers also took their medical assistants to villagers' homes for hands-on clinical training. At the home of a villager suffering from hypertension, Dr. Zhang Feng asked Afang to measure the villager's blood pressure and inquire about his condition. Afang approached the villager somewhat nervously, smiling, and said, "Uncle, let me take your blood pressure." She skillfully operated the blood pressure monitor, and after taking the measurement, she inquired in detail about the man's recent health and medication.
While Afang was asking about her condition, Dr. Zhang Feng observed her closely. He was pleased to see that Afang was able to complete these procedures methodically. After Afang finished asking her questions, he added some more and explained to her why he was asking them. "Understanding the patient's medication regimen helps us determine if the medication is effective and if the dosage needs to be adjusted. Asking about the patient's lifestyle habits is also important, such as diet and sleep, as these can all affect blood pressure."
During their on-the-ground clinical training, the medical assistants not only learned how to communicate with patients, but also gained a deeper understanding of the actual manifestations and treatment methods of various diseases. They continuously accumulated experience and improved their medical skills through practice.
As the training continued, the medical assistants' skills improved significantly. However, some difficulties were also encountered in the process. Some medical assistants, due to limited education, found it difficult to understand some complex medical knowledge. Lin Yue noticed this problem, and after discussing it with the medical volunteers, she decided to adopt some simpler and easier-to-understand teaching methods.
They created illustrated learning materials that used pictures and simple text to explain complex medical concepts. For example, when explaining the structure of human organs, they used color pictures to show the shape and location of each organ, along with simple functional descriptions. These materials were well-received by medical assistants, who gained a better understanding of what was originally obscure knowledge through these intuitive methods.
Meanwhile, to help the medical assistants better memorize and apply the knowledge, Lin Yue also organized some knowledge competitions and simulated diagnosis and treatment contests. In the knowledge competition, the medical assistants were divided into groups and answered questions by quizzing. The atmosphere at the competition was lively, and each group was determined not to be outdone. Afang's group performed exceptionally well; she and her group members cooperated seamlessly and answered many difficult questions. After correctly answering a question about diabetes treatment, Afang excitedly high-fived her group members in celebration.
The simulated medical treatment competition further tests the comprehensive abilities of the medical assistants. They must diagnose and formulate treatment plans for simulated patients within a specified time. In one competition, Da Ming encountered a particularly challenging case: a patient suffering from multiple illnesses. He frowned, carefully analyzing the patient's symptoms and searching his memory for the knowledge he had acquired. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he didn't give up. After some thought, he devised a relatively reasonable treatment plan. Although it had some shortcomings, his efforts were recognized by the medical volunteers.
During the training, the medical volunteers also focused on cultivating the medical ethics and conduct of their assistants. They frequently shared touching stories from the medical industry with the assistants, helping them understand the responsibilities and mission of being a medical worker. In one training session, Dr. Zhang Feng said to everyone with deep emotion, "We are dealing with the health and lives of the villagers; every diagnosis and every treatment can potentially impact their entire lives. We must have a kind heart and treat the villagers as our own family." His words deeply moved the medical assistants, and they gained a more profound understanding of their duties.
As time went by, the training gradually drew to a close. Through this training, the medical assistants had mastered a great deal of basic medical knowledge and skills. They were no longer just assistants who could only perform simple wound care, but medical personnel capable of independently diagnosing and treating some common diseases. At the final graduation ceremony, Lin Yue looked at these energetic and confident medical assistants, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction.
Standing on the stage, tears welling in her eyes, she said emotionally, "You are the hope of the village. Through this training, you have shouldered the important responsibility of protecting the health of the villagers. I hope you can apply what you have learned to practice and bring more health and happiness to the villagers." The medical assistants were deeply moved. They knew that this was a heavy responsibility and an incomparably glorious mission.
After the medical volunteers left the village, these medical assistants began to independently take on the village's medical work. They busied themselves in the clinic, examining and treating the villagers. When Afang examined a sick child, her technique was skilled and gentle. She smiled and comforted the child's mother, "Don't worry, it's just a minor cold, some medicine will do the trick." Her eyes were full of confidence and care, a stark contrast to the nervous little girl she had been earlier.
When Da Ming treated a villager's external injury, his movements were clean and efficient. He cleaned the wound while patiently explaining the precautions. "Don't get the wound wet, rest for the next few days, and come in for dressing changes on time." His words reassured the villager.
These medical assistants have become the backbone of village healthcare, inheriting the knowledge and skills brought by medical volunteers and injecting new vitality into the village's medical services. Their growth and efforts have also given villagers more confidence in their future healthy lives. Lin Yue knows that this is just the beginning, and the village's healthcare system still has a long way to go, but she believes that as long as these caring and responsible medical assistants remain, the village's healthcare level will continue to improve, and the villagers' health will be better protected.
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