Apparently all doctors reach a point in their careers where they question their life choices. Apparently it happens to everyone, just at different times. Apparently it will probably happen more than once. I reached this point at 4am one morning, about a month ago, while attempting to reduce a paraphimosis (google it and thank me … Continue reading Jaded
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There’s a first for everything…
As expected, this year has brought me many firsts. Mostly good, some bad, all interesting. I've picked a few to share with you. 1. First time operating (not assisting): Last week I printed a surgery report with my name next to the words 'Surgeon 1'. Okay, it was a really straight forward skin graft, and … Continue reading There’s a first for everything…
Change
Things that change when you become a doctor: On the eve of my last day of work before going on leave (yay!) I have been thinking about the way my life has changed in the last 6 months. A lot has changed, mostly for the better, others maybe not... These are just a few highlights: … Continue reading Change
Panda Syndrome
Disclaimer: this post may offend some people. But if you do find yourself offended, you should probably check yourself because in all likelihood you are a Panda, and in that case I don't care if I offend you anyway. What is a Panda? A panda is a demanding breed of patient who thinks they deserve special … Continue reading Panda Syndrome
Here’s to the brilliant ones
In honor of Mother's Day I thought I'd write something a little more serious. It's something that's been at the back of my mind since Med school but a patient I saw the other night got me thinking about it a little bit more. One of the most gorgeous little girls came into the EC … Continue reading Here’s to the brilliant ones
My Five Favourite Presentations
In the EC you see such a vast array of presentations. They can range from trauma to headache, to miscarriages, to appendicitis to overdoses. Some are easier to manage than others, and depending on your interests, some are much more enjoyable to manage than others. When I pick up a folder with any of the … Continue reading My Five Favourite Presentations
How to annoy the EC Doctor:
I posted a Facebook status like this a while back and I thought why not elaborate a bit in the form of a blog post? So here it is: tips on how to annoy the doctor on night shift in casualty. 1. The best way to set the tone is to not know the answer … Continue reading How to annoy the EC Doctor:
What’s in a name?
After six years of medical school, my graduation day came with a title change. Miss Jess Joseph became Dr Jess Joseph. Or so I thought. In my first few months of internship I've been called all sorts of names (some good, some bad), but least often Dr Joseph. Being a young female, it seems most … Continue reading What’s in a name?
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