![]() ![]() My personal take away from this book was to become more aware of the medical, legal, gender, and racial issues that affecting our world in both the past and present. The consent form would have possibly been above his education level. For example, when Day didn’t understand what he was signing when he signed the consent form for an autopsy. One thing I learned was to make sure I fully understand the procedures that will be taking place.Īs a consumer, I will make sure the information given to me is clear and precise and if I do not understand it, I will ask for further explanation. Although I have not had much experience of the healthcare system, this book has prepared me for what could possibly happen in the future. Until reading this book, I was unaware of many procedures that may take place in a hospital. I have not had any personal experience of the healthcare system. After reading this book, my awareness concerning health care as a consumer changed drastically. To make sure this happens, the nurses will ask the patient how the baby should sleep, or to demonstrate how the baby should sleep, before they can discharge them from the hospital. This makes sure the patient fully understands what the doctor or nurse said is extremely important.įor example, maternity nurses tell patients to have the baby to sleep on their back. Often, doctors and nurses will teach something to the patient and ask them to demonstrate the task back. I will make sure my patients understand the procedures that will be taking place and make sure I answer any questions they may have. My patients will be treated the same no matter their race, religion, gender, or anything else. Obviously, because her race, among other factors, Henrietta was not treated with respect, dignity, or compassion. All patients should be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. Henrietta was treated terribly during her life, especially when she went to the hospital to receive treatments. If I eventually obtain a job where I have to deal with patients, this book has affected how I will treat them. Skloot’s purpose for writing this book was to inform people and tell the story of the woman behind the HeLa cells Henrietta Lacks. However, we know little to nothing about the woman behind the HeLa cells. ![]() “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Book Report”
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