My high school daughter wants to be a doctor.She faints everytime she sees blood.What can I do to help her?

Question

she also faints in dissection biology classes.
Is it something that can go away ?
Is there any sort of psychotherapy ?
or is it better for her to choose a totally different career ?

Answer 1

As a paramedic I can pretty much say that I've seen the worst there is in the world when it comes to trauma and blood. I can say that some of the shock value goes away with time, but some doesn't. What I would suggest is to set your daughter up with an internship or volunteer opportunity at a local hospital to see if she gradually gets used to the sight of blood. If she never gets used to it, it might be time to look into a different career. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I think you might have her talk to other interns and physicians. They all have similar stories. Fainting is common when they see their first autopsy. You have to become hardened to those sights over time. She might even get to see some things kids her age don't get the opportunity to see, helping her with the process.

Another thought is perhaps she can choose a branch of medicine that has less blood. Not all doctors are emergency room physicians.
I just love science and biology, but in high school biology class I could NOT even start dissections on prepared specimens. My bio teacher had to do it for me. I'm not a doctor, but I have built the strength I would have needed if I wanted to become one. I wish her the best future.

Answer 3

Well I'm a medical student that nearly passed out the first time I saw an actual patient (with a severed finger... that was chopped off with a machete while he tried to cut a coconut) Needless to say it was GROSS. I was faint, sweaty and was told to leave by the er doctor. *embarassing* You slowly get desensitized to it. It'll work. If she's really dedicated to being a doctor, tell her to go for it. It's worth it. It's a fantastic profession. I'm actually entering my last year of school and can't wait to finally get into a hospital. Congrats on having a ambitious daughter. =)

Answer 4

I wanted to be a nurse and had the same problem. Just couldn't get over either. Probably won't go away, 15 years later it hasn't for me. Maybe she should find a different career in the science field.

Answer 5

Convince her to choose another career path. In med school and in her practice, she is going to see things that are a lot more grisly than a little blood or a preserved frog with its tummy cut open. It will be very difficult for her--not to mention her patients--if she needs treatment for her delicate nature before her patients can get treatment for their illness and injuries.

Answer 6

If she wants to be a Doctor she should keep her dream in mind and stay with it.

There are many, many different types of doctors.
Some deal with blood and internal medecine. some of course dont.

Heres a link to a list of the many different types of Doctors there are... check it out and go over it with your daughter.

find out which ones don't deal with blood and ask which ones she'd be interested in doing.

hope this will help.

Answer 7

Answer your question with a question...why in the world would your daughter WANT to be a Doctor? I think she is being pressured by someone.

Maybe she could be a psychiatrist or something that does not expose her to bleeding, etc.

Answer 8

You can't help her. She has to help herself. By choosing a career that she can't manage, she is avoiding reality. When she grows up, she should grow out of it. As she is a young woman, how does she manage her periods? Think that one over, and you will get your answer. Best wishes

Answer 9

Psycotherapy could help right now-get to the source-stay in school and hold her up in prayer. GL

Answer 10

its something she will have to get used to. maybe some medical videos would help. its a lot like when you first changed a nasty diaper, gagging and dry heaving at first but later its nothing. lol