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I'm doing a study abroad at my school this summer in Abu Dhabi. This is for nursing students at my school, but I'm pre-med and since I'm an EMT they allowed me to come along. It's suppose to be strictly observational and we will be working inside a hospital. I've never been out of the United States and know little about the region.
I'm curious about the differences between the American medical system and the medical system in the UAE. For example, I understand the seperation of men and women in that country. But, how does a male doctor (or other medical personnel) handle a female patient? Especially if they need to expose her. Or even, what can a female doctor do to a female patient (or male). I'm even more curious about pre-hospital care, which I'm thinking of doing my report on. Personally, I'd love to do a ride along in an ambulance (especially if their sirens are different). But questions I'd address is again as stated earlier, how would a male medic handle a female patient if they needed to be exposed? What about children (even male to male)? Also, what kind of emergencies are common out there? Will there be a lot of MVAs, MIs, GSWs, heat stroke, etc.
Then some other OT questions.
What to do over there? I think I have Friday and Saturday to myself and I'll be allowed to go through the city. Any things to check out and see? How should I dress? WHAT NOT TO DO?
Thanks in Advance
I'm curious about the differences between the American medical system and the medical system in the UAE. For example, I understand the seperation of men and women in that country. But, how does a male doctor (or other medical personnel) handle a female patient? Especially if they need to expose her. Or even, what can a female doctor do to a female patient (or male). I'm even more curious about pre-hospital care, which I'm thinking of doing my report on. Personally, I'd love to do a ride along in an ambulance (especially if their sirens are different). But questions I'd address is again as stated earlier, how would a male medic handle a female patient if they needed to be exposed? What about children (even male to male)? Also, what kind of emergencies are common out there? Will there be a lot of MVAs, MIs, GSWs, heat stroke, etc.
Then some other OT questions.
What to do over there? I think I have Friday and Saturday to myself and I'll be allowed to go through the city. Any things to check out and see? How should I dress? WHAT NOT TO DO?
Thanks in Advance