Volunteering Experience of the Poor Patient Fund during Medical

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Sep 2023

Volunteering Experience of the Poor Patient Fund during Medical School.

Access to healthcare poses significant financial hurdles for economically disadvantaged patients especially in developing countries like Nepal, presenting as one of the most prominent obstacles in ensuring their right to proper medical support. In response to this issue, a student-run organization called, 'Our Attempt Towards Health' has established the poor patient fund to assist those in need. The poor patient fund helps economically deprived patients with their treatment costs by providing them financial assistance and at the same time medical students have the opportunity to volunteer, creating an early and empathetic connection with patients. This experience fosters a sense of purpose and responsibility towards patients, while also honing valuable communication, counseling, and teamwork skills. ⋯ healthcare; medical students; volunteerism.

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- Saloni Shrestha, Ashima Gautam, and Roshna Timilsina.
- Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2023 Sep 1; 61 (265): 748749748-749.
UnlabelledAccess to healthcare poses significant financial hurdles for economically disadvantaged patients especially in developing countries like Nepal, presenting as one of the most prominent obstacles in ensuring their right to proper medical support. In response to this issue, a student-run organization called, 'Our Attempt Towards Health' has established the poor patient fund to assist those in need. The poor patient fund helps economically deprived patients with their treatment costs by providing them financial assistance and at the same time medical students have the opportunity to volunteer, creating an early and empathetic connection with patients. This experience fosters a sense of purpose and responsibility towards patients, while also honing valuable communication, counseling, and teamwork skills.Keywordshealthcare; medical students; volunteerism.

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