Today was spent shadowing dr.seidel again. We started the day right at 8am with a surprising number of sick calls today. We saw kids from 8days to 18! Aside from sick calls and wellness checks we saw a lot of kids getting ready for kindergarten meaning lots of shots and paper work. As far as today’s new learns I got to learn about anorexia and eating disorders. Not only is it something that is harmful to you because you are not giving your body the nutrients you need but also because it messes with all the balance levels in your body. It can effect things like your magnesium and potassium levels. As a result blood work gets done constantly to check these levels. It is also not uncommon for those suffering from anorexia to turn around and not face the scale when their weight is being taken as to avoid making them fee bad. It is also a possibility for them to be enrolled in rehab units to help them recover. To apply for these doctor referrals and multiple tests must be done to ensure they qualify. Today we saw one who was getting blood work done for an application to a rehab facility. Other than that, today was another great day!
