good friday

It has been a very good Friday.

I fell into a deep slumber last night, tired after the day’s activities. Post-call, but with no admissions, I woke up refreshed and hopeful for the day to come. Now, as the day comes to a close, I couldn’t be more satisfied with what has come to pass.

Today, I am grateful for compliant patients who come back for follow-up, who take their medications as directed and follow doctor’s advice.

I had a patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis who has been religiously taking her multi-drug therapy. She came back for follow-up after having been diagnosed with pneumonia, now much improved yet still taking her medication and following her doctor’s advice.

Today, I feel very grateful for the people I work with. I am grateful for excellent professors. I am very grateful for doctors/residents who are blessed with a good clinical eye, who have had years of experience handling a varied mix of ailing patients and yet retain that air of wonder every time a new patient enters the clinic.

I am grateful for residents who respect their clerks/interns, who share their knowledge and experience, and impart the proper values and attitude by example. They have my utmost respect and deserve the same from their patients and colleagues.

Today, I was humbled by my patients.

Today, I was a good would-be-doctor.

Pahabol:

Today, I had a classic case of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV. I knew the right questions to ask for my history and the right examination to do - which obviously led me to the diagnosis. I’m glad. I’ll get to the drugs soon enough.