There's this cute old lady L who lives nearby. She has multiple medical problems ranging from hypertension to recurrent urinary tract infections and has easily 3-4 specialist appointments every few months. I do see her occassionally for minor ailments and to top up some of her medications if she runs out and she's too lazy to go to the "far far away" specialist clinics to get them.
The thing that strikes me the most is how she is always so cheerful each time. We chit chat a little each time and sometimes also when we see each other at the coffeeshop too. She handles her diseases very well and is very compliant with her treatments. She's very amiable and not grumpy like most other elderly patients..hahahahhha.
Makes me wonder....will i be as happy as her when i grow old too?
Monday, June 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Nice guy patient Z
It's been one year 10 months since i've started my own family medicine practice in central Singapore AMK.
It has been an enriching, fulfilling yet humbling experience thus far with many encounters with memorable patients as well as the many stressors coming with running a practice.
There are numerous patients who left lasting impressions. One stands out today, patient Z. He was one of the first few patients who came to see me when i first set up. Always very polite and we developed a friendly relationship. Z's medical problems were usually mild and interspersed with some personal issues occassionally. Things suddenly changed when Z discovered he contracted an incurable infectious disease. We dealt with his depression issues, family issues and finally he achieved acceptance. It was a rocky road for Z and i'm happy he's finally at peace with his multiple issues.
Today will be the last time i see Z as he is moving away to the farthest end of the island and switching jobs. (New job has a different company clinic) Z was really grateful today and brought a fruit basket. It's bittersweeet but i wish Z all the best. Sometimes events like this makes the crappy job a little more worthwhile. :D
It has been an enriching, fulfilling yet humbling experience thus far with many encounters with memorable patients as well as the many stressors coming with running a practice.
There are numerous patients who left lasting impressions. One stands out today, patient Z. He was one of the first few patients who came to see me when i first set up. Always very polite and we developed a friendly relationship. Z's medical problems were usually mild and interspersed with some personal issues occassionally. Things suddenly changed when Z discovered he contracted an incurable infectious disease. We dealt with his depression issues, family issues and finally he achieved acceptance. It was a rocky road for Z and i'm happy he's finally at peace with his multiple issues.
Today will be the last time i see Z as he is moving away to the farthest end of the island and switching jobs. (New job has a different company clinic) Z was really grateful today and brought a fruit basket. It's bittersweeet but i wish Z all the best. Sometimes events like this makes the crappy job a little more worthwhile. :D
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