Attachment at St. Andrews Community Hospital
Day 1( strokes and neurology)
it was a really enjoyable day today! stayed in the therapy room for one whole day and got to know some elders. from Mr Alex, he told me that "no matter how smart you are, you can never win illness". well this man is a very postitve man. he looks at his condition very positively! he says he is going to fight his stroke. he was a superintendent at SIA engineer, and i could tell he was very knowledgeable! 2 weeks ago, he got stroke. he was asked to leave SIA! so many other engaging conversations with them. a very dedicated physiotherapist, Joanne, she helped these folks learn to walk again. she was so dedicated that all the patients were so happy so go for exercise although some were tired. But she is a real good doctor! a very nice person too! Also met Joanne's assitant. He was really nice too. Although at first i thought he was a little cold. but when the day ended, we parted ways smiling and wishing each other well. He encouraged me to pursue my studies in medicine. we joked through the course of the day. in fact! joanne, her assistant and i joked throughout the day, but i did learn a few things. and most of all! today has ignited my passion to be a caring doctor. well, i was thinking, mobilisation is very important to all of us. treasure it while we can. looking at the way how they yearn to go home to be with their families, i was speechless, i just replied with a nod. feel sorry for them, but thankfully, there are doctors who are passionate, not all, but there are! these doctors who wants to help these patients. i strive to be not a doctor, but a passionate and caring doctor! Fight hard, dear friends!!