2 weeks to finish 10 deliveries. 4 weeks to finish 10 case presentations. That's not taking into account the numerous procedures we'd have to do. Take into account the fact that at any time, that delivery you've wanted to conduct might end up with a Caesarean section/forceps/vacuum. Or the fact that the doctor doesn't want to listen to any presentations, or you sucked so much that you're too shy to ask for that signature. That means a lot of extra time spent in the labor room aiming to handle the next delivery, or in the wards trying to cover as much patients as you can in the hope of presenting that case to the lecturer. Take into account that it is the first posting...You don't have time to adapt; you have to be at that first instant adept. Every night I come back to see my friends soundly asleep/playing games/engrossed with studies. At that time I'd only begin to catch a breath or two. Sheesh, luckily it'll be over soon...
Tips for others:
1) O&G starts from the first week, period. If you're supposed to be in the wards, cover the patients on Sunday, not Monday.
2) Don't be shy to ask questions
3) Don't be shy to get scolded from the doctors and staff; it'll pay off in the end.
4) Manage your time in the labor room. From 3-10 cm it takes 7 hrs on average for primids, about 5 for multids. "Pick" your patients and the time you'd like to spend in the labor room. Better skip a period that may be too short than wasting your time. And it's almost always better to handle a multigravida, unless you're planning on suturing some epi's.
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You know,I didn't realise you had your blog changed.This morning after sahur I was browsing thru your friendster page and came across your new blog.Well,not so new now since you had it changed like a couple of months ago!Haha
Anyway,when I used to have the ambition to be a doctor(and that was so long ago!),I always wanted to be an O&G specialist.Or maybe a paediatrician(or however you spell it,I'm a dummy when it comes to spelling).
I stumble upon your post on what makes you a doctor.I agree whole-heartedly that having excellent result doesn't mean you can be a good doctor.Yes,maybe you can obtain the medical degree with flying colours but these days,in my opinion doctors just lack the communication skills with patients and the need to comfort and support them.Well,as patients,we know that if we have certain kind of disease,we are going to be well with treatment this,treatment that but don't you think a word of encouragement from doctor makes the spirit of the patients lift a bit more?
My mom recently had to send my granddad to the hospital and you know what she said the first thing when she got back?
"Doctors are too snobby these days.They thought spending 5 years doing medical degree makes them a superior human being.Not a single kind words uttered.Opinions not being heard."
Amir,if you want to be a good doctor,be a humble one and try not to boast all those medical knowledge in front of your patients.Try using "Insya-Allah" and smile a lot and speak gently.
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