In a training session, a doctor said “just because your patients are resilient doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering.” This concept of coexistence struck me. Resilience is often out of necessity, and doesn’t mean someone is “okay.” #MedTwitter
the past few days I’ve been journaling nightly where I check in with myself on specific items. I realized that I go to the hospital and write progress notes for patients, and then I come home and write a progress note for myself
Rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound congestion from nasal decongestant use, also sounds like a Harry Potter spell) and medication overuse headache are cousins
This health hero is bringing health care directly to the community.
Jahmil Lacey, a student in the Charles Drew and UCLA joint medical program, began a program that offers free health services across five barber shops in LA.
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It breaks my heart when patients ask me if I think they are an “interesting case.” It is crucial that we see our patients as human beings with medical conditions and do not reduce them to “the goiter in room 6.”
One of the best parts of 3rd year so far has been attending deliveries on my OB/GYN + Peds rotations. It may be “routine” for those who do it for their job, but it is life changing for these families, and I, a total stranger, get to be a part of that on a day they’ll never forget