Stuck in the mud.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18195319.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1370/afm.756 and PMC identifier PMC2203398.
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Abstract
The reservation was a littered muddy wasteland, and its population endured poor health, not unlike a third world country. Native American patients suffered from conditions of squalor, alcoholism, diabetes, and drug abuse. I was initially enthusiastic to serve this population, but my ideals and tolerance were challenged through time and experience. Rescuing a teenage girl in labor with a footling breech brought my cultural incompetence to a head. I searched for validation of my service and meaningful purpose in my efforts.