Patient Centered Evidence-Based Medicine

This was during my clinical electives and internship in India during 2017-2019.It was a patient centered learning opportunity for students who had an interest in medicine. I started my clinical rotations, excited- It was the transition phase where I started applying my theoretical knowledge clinically for patient care. I followed my attending physician, Dr. RB, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. I was really fascinated by the time he spent with each patient, reviewing every minute detail for better patient care, and looking for the consequences which brought them to the hospital. I was fascinated by his idea of evidence-based medicine for patient care. I have learnt to take detailed history, listen to patients, understand their perspectives, the social factors influencing them and their barriers to medical care. All these experiences made me think in a much broader aspect. Every patient I came across has taught me something valuable. My interest in medicine was taken a step fur