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Over time, your immune system can clear most viruses out of your body.
That isn't the case with HIV. The human immune system can't seem to get rid of it. Scientists are still trying to figure out why. We know that HIV can hide for long periods of time in the cells of your body and that it attacks a key part of your immune system — your T-cells or CD4 cells.
Your body has to have these cells to fight infections and disease, but HIV invades them, uses them to make more copies of itself, and then destroys them. Over time, HIV can destroy so many of your CD4 cells that your body can't fight infections and diseases anymore. You acquire AIDS after birth. I — Immuno — Your body's immune system includes all the organs and cells that work to fight off infection or disease. S — Syndrome — A syndrome is a collection of symptoms and signs of disease.
AIDS is a syndrome, rather than a single disease, because it is a complex illness with a wide range of complications and symptoms. People at this stage of HIV disease have badly damaged immune systems, which put them at risk for opportunistic infections OIs. I never want to get one! Condensed My initial response is as if I just received it.
My second response allows me the luxury of giving it a day to sink in. My initial reaction to the letter is: I feel ambushed, and disgusted with the staff member who would think this about me. When I see a problem or oversight, it is easier for me to pick up an instrument than to tell her where the problem is.
These problems are not mine; they are hers. I do agree with numerous points, but I have been forced into a defensive position. The following day, I have a totally different perspective. I would want to be treated in a similar manner if I had been placed in that situation. I know that I do not have all the answers and that maybe an old dog can be taught new tricks. For me, avoiding a confrontation for one day has helped me see the light. Friday, it was all her problem. On Saturday, it became my problem - I asked her to accept my apology and to help make me a better person.
My gut feeling about this letter is that either: The dentist must be arrogant and unapproachable, with a "God" complex - in which case the letter is futile, or 2. The hygienist is in too much awe of the dentist and too timid to speak her mind - in which case the letter would never be delivered. We all need to work on building each other up. The unwritten message, however, is the fear of open communication and trust from the hygienist.
The unwritten message would worry me more!
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I would certainly want to improve the relationship with a staff member who was so loyal yet felt I was so difficult to talk with. The best way to do this would be to follow through on her ideas in the letter. I am very sensitive to these issues and go out of my way to avoid such circumstances.
The letter might create an even greater distance and allows the dentist to construct a reply rather than respond in an unadulterated, extemporaneous fashion. This also speaks to the fact that most dentists are nonconfrontational; they are more likely to show their frustration regarding the perceived inadequacy of the hygienist in this indirect, triangulated way. Again, it would behoove the hygienist to deal with it face-to-face and not by letter.
If they have been working together for five years, this should have been ironed out a long time ago. Everyone has a different breaking point, and even though it took her five years I respect her for addressing the situation. If more patient time would eliminate her mistakes, then something should be worked out.
However, what if her self-evaluation is not accurate and additional time would not solve anything? The dentist is still at fault because he should have helped her improve or dismissed her from the practice. Many employees just quit, or even worse - they stay and make life miserable for everyone.
I found it interesting that many you also? Who knows why she did what she did? This is a trip down Hypothetical Lane, and the prevailing issue must be: What are you going to do with this information now that you have it? Assuming that most of you will never receive such a letter, the objective here is to stimulate you into look closely at the dialogue and interactions that take place between you and your hygienist during patient exams. I am not always sure we are on the same wavelength.
All too frequently, doctors and hygienists have different expectations as to what should take precedence during a continuing care visit. One doctor may care most that his hygienist sell dentistry. Another may want all patients to leave with tooth surfaces as smooth as glass. Any conscientious hygienist is generally doing the best that she can, on all counts, in the time allocated to her. Doctors need to make certain that they have set forth clear expectations regarding their priorities. Hygienists need to be sure that those priorities are in sync with their respective dental hygiene philosophies.
Open, ongoing communication is integral to a positive working relationship between the two parties. Sponsored Content is made possible by our sponsor; it does not necessarily reflect the views of our editorial staff.
But with some of the right steps and pieces in place, it can be easier to find the right pe For me, avoiding a confrontation for one day has helped me see the light. Welcome to the world of the hygienist S — Syndrome — A syndrome is a collection of symptoms and signs of disease. When you ask me to "go over 14 distal-buccal," the embarrassment overwhelms my face. Fri, Jun 1, This dental front office has two social butterflies, and sometimes their friendship gets in the way of their doing their work. Secondly, I have never, nor will I ever, critique in the presence of the patient.
Subscribe to an email newsletter today at no cost and receive the latest news and information. Anatomy of a lawsuit Previous Article. Next Article Regression to the mean. Just the opportunity to read this makes you think about your own behavior. Summary I found it interesting that many you also? This author thanks the doctors who took the time to participate in this research. How to develop the best hiring practices Fri, Jun 1, Hiring a new dental team member can be a daunting task.