The highs of medicine are as high as you can go.
In Episode Three, I talk about the most affirming moment of my medical career, such as it is thusfar. I hope you enjoy it.
The podcast has been growing in popularity, even at it's young, young age. Thanks to all of you for listening, but special thanks to those of you who've taken the time to write with your thoughts. I want to tell your stories and share your comments, so please keep them coming!
In the meantime, enjoy Episode Three!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Episode Three: Sometimes Things Go Right
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from/ Kiwi MD:
thanks for the great podcast.. again! as I promised, here's my story. I'm in intern (11th months so far- 1 to go- Yess!) in New Zealand.
My Story, is about Mrs. M, a lovely 66 y.o. lady who presented to us with a chest infection. She had also had a stroke 14 years ago and was unable to verbilize- she only said "Yes and No". She remained very animated though and very pleasant. I remember her v well. On my long day (day I spend working 8am till 11pm) she saw me, went to the kitchen at the ward and made me a hot coacoa- smiling at me and saying: "Yes.. yes.. yes". I was beyond touched. She would spend some of her time holding the hands of sicker patients, soothing them by humming to them. She radiated kindness to others. She however, deteriorated, and ended up with roaring sepsis due to her chest infection. She was put on oxygen, we pushed IV antibiotics, and fluids.. etc. but her body gave up. I remember her face as she let go.. slowly.. she smiled at us.. saying "Yes.. yes.. yes". I pronounced her- and it was the hardest one I've done, because it was like pronouncing a family member! I cried silently as I listened to her lungs, heart and looked at her pupils. I stayed beside her and hummed to her, then said good-bye.
It was one of the saddest moments of my internship year. Looking at it positively though, I had the honour and the blessing of meeting this gorgeous, kind lady.
Thanks Dashing MD, take care.
Kiwi MD
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