MSalazar24 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hey everyone, I'll cut straight to the chase, I have red-green color blindness (optometrist says it's mild, although sometimes it seems worse than "mild") and I am starting PA school in January. For the most part, it doesn't affect me in my daily activities, however I noticed it's exceptionally difficult to pick up on rashes or to see a sore throat when I worked in pediatrics and the ER. None of the male physicians that I worked with could offer any insight via personal experience or knowing a colleague with color blindness. Yes I checked SDN but they pretty much talk about how it may affect someone entering a surgical specialty which I have no interest in. I emailed one of the clinical professors at the program I'll be attending to see if they can offer an insight, but because of the time zone difference it's still pretty early so I haven't received a response just yet. I think this is the only post regarding the subject on the forum so I'd love to hear suggestions from fellow students or practicing PAs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB2PA Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Hey, I just wanted to comment on this, I am colorblind as well. I was an army medic for a while and rashes were very common in the field with my infantry guys, and yes redness and rashes are sometimes difficult to pick up on however, healthcare in general is a team effort, ask a nurse, fellow student, CNA, ect... what they see. As far as school goes i'm sure you will be fine. I've never had a problem in a medical academic setting because usually the rashes you see in text books are very clear and severe. But just consult books for anything derm and always ask someone else to double check what you are seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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