Online Class Notes (Jesse)

Depression has become a main cause of disability in the world. In America, nearly 10% adults suffer from depression. Sometimes, people feel depressed without any causes. This is a feature/characteristic of psychological disorders. Also, depression would disappear if the environment or conditions change. However, clinical depression is totally different. It is defined as a disease which at least lasts for two month and seriously interferes a person’s working ability, the inclination of outdoor activities, and emotional life.

So far, neuroscientists have not found out the comprehensive cause of depression yet. The complex/sophisticate interaction between gene and environment seems to be related with depression, but none of any diagnostic way, at present, can predict the onset with exact/precise time and place. Besides, since the symptoms of depression are diverse, it’s hard for us to distinguish those who are struggling with depression but pretend normal. Talking about depression in public can release the psychological burden for patients suffering from depression when they ask for help. By this way, scientists can also get more information about the disease so as to improve the treatment greater and greater.

Depression has become a leading cause of disability throughout the world with nearly 10% adults in America suffering from depression. Sometimes, people feel depressed without there being any obvious cause which is a common characteristic of psychological disorders. Also, depression may disappear if either the environment or conditions change. However, clinical depression is totally different and is defined as a disease which lasts for at least two months and may seriously interfere with a person’s working ability, their inclination to do outdoor activities, as well as their emotional state.

Neuroscientists are yet to comprehensively identified the cause of depression. The complex interaction between genetics and the environment seems to be related to depression, but none of the diagnostic methods at present, can accurately predict the time and place of the onset. Besides this, since the symptoms of depression are diverse and often hidden, it’s hard for us to spot those who are struggling with depression. Talking about depression and increasing public awareness of the disease may reduce the psychological burden on patients suffering from depression, and increase the likelihood of them seeking help and treatment. In this way, scientists can also gather more information about the disease so as to further improve treatments.

The tension relationship between doctors and patients and its result of conflict  have become a serious social problem and livelihood issues that yet to be resolved.

Chinese patients are always confused for the following issues: where can I find a good doctor; where can I see a doctor with a reasonable and acceptable cost; How can I meet a doctor who regard me as a man solely and give me enough respect; How to find a good doctor who can spend time listening for my feelings and always try to know me better.

Then, the difference between professional technician and physician comes out. Physicians in major medical institutions have deep insight in their field and actively take part in clinical work and related research. Almost all of them ask students to listen to the patients carefully, knowing their symptoms, demands and expectations. Besides, doctors with a sense of social responsibility care about the medical cost, the quality of diagnose and treatment, and the necessariness and appropriation of treatment. These are the great qualities that every doctor should have.

The tense relationship between doctors and patients and the resulting conflict have become serious social problems and a livelihood issue that is yet to be resolved.

Chinese patients often struggle with the following questions: where can I find a good doctor; where can I find a doctor which charges a reasonable and acceptable fee; How can I meet a doctor who regards me as a person primarily and gives me enough respect; How can I find a good doctor who will spend time listening to my feelings and always try to know me better? / Chinese patients often struggle with finding quality doctors which charge a reasonable price, and will regard them primarily as a human being, and will listen and care about their feelings, whilst ensuring the best possible treatment for them at all times.

Here the difference between professional technicians and clinical physicians becomes apparent. Physicians in leading medical institutions have deep insight in their respective fields and actively take part in clinical work and related research. The vast majority direct their students to listen to the patients attentively, to learn their symptoms, demands and expectations. Besides this, doctors with a sense of social responsibility care about the medical costs, the accuracy of diagnosis, and the necessity, suitability, and quality of treatments. These are the preferable characteristics that every doctor should possess.

v / f / d – stronger
th / sh / l / r – softer