I remember saying how bad I was in dealing with emergencies, how stressful and nerve wrecking it was in the Obs and Gynae attachement, how much I despised the constant hum and beep of the cardiotocograph monitoring of ladies in labour. However, to my surprise, I actually enjoyed my last four months in Emergency and Trauma department. Sure it was more tiring and energy draining physically and mentally bcz of the constant inflow of cases being first line, fresh, unstable, uncomfortable patients. But I did enjoy the posting. Due to a number of factors altogether. Great medical officers as bosses who talk to you as a colleague and friend, discussions and Q&A that were not threatening, was I think one of the biggest factor that made the work interesting and fun filled. There were still haphazard times when the ETD would be crammed full with patients, some more patient, some more demanding, and you struggle to clear the load, scan and treat fast, breathe in and take the plunge to make referrals on vague cases. I wouldnt say i came out unscathed or as a superwoman, but perhaps more confident and able to make better decisions in the face of an emergency. Warm staff, fun times, several eye candies. haha. :) I definitely left with a smile.
Took the plunge into peads one month ago. yeps its the final countdown. wouldn't say im in a hurry to finish up the training, there's still tons to learn about ill children, but i cant doubt there's a small clock ticking at the back of my head, counting the number of weeks i have to deal /work with irritable cold blooded ward staff. well several of them. lols. definitely miss the banter and warmth of the staff from the ETD. some people say its bcz they face more ward politics, its more stressful in the ward... i guess I could hardly agree. I can name many places with higher stress levels, and even if so, stress does not justify rude behaviour, talking down to another individual, ordering ppl around and sarcasm (that's without wit). oh how much bitterness there must be in these individuals. The most I can do is to try to not take it to heart, roll my eyes and let it go. My eyes have been rolled so frequently that it's a wonder they havent rolled out of their sockets.
On a brighter note, I've conquered the fear towards children. The scary medical school years took a turn. Always had an imminent fear towards pediatrics bcz it was made to seem so tough during the medical school years. Large scary intimidating professors looming behind you waiting to fail your assessment. That was the impression of peads that I left med school with unfortunately. So I have never considered venturing or furthering in this area.
Surprisingly, it turned out to be quite pleasant to see ill children. Not in that way. grins. you get what i mean. Ill children can still be playful and adorable. And when they recover, they are even happier, with cuteness level being proportionate to their happiness. Never imagined that i would be smiling and playing with cute children during my morning review. XD that kinda compensates for the evil that i face on the other side. haha. i did have a second of thought on whether i should do peads instead of adult medicine. it shook me a little. i dont know. :P
Anws, its great to have an offday per week once again. Sigh of relief. Looking forward to the vacation at the end. :) Not looking forward to the Post Raya influx of patients. hahah. Its coming... Shudder....
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| Never in my life I thought I would be reunited with these two girls in Sibu. :P |
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| A good friend who walked with me in one of the biggest parts of my life. Missing you already. |
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| The girls who add colour to life outside the hospital |
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| Awesome bunch of friends who have completed housemanship and gone on to face bigger adventures |
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