Another Stretch

They don’t come in easy and I was greeted with the start of my stretch of calls this morning with a referral of all referrals. A dengue patient in shock!

Straight to ICU. And into the scheme of things.

For the coming weeks, I would be at it again. Something like 5 calls in 2 plus weeks. And I planned to take a few days off right around Thaipusam - which happened to be on Irfan’s birthday! Some relief time planned ahead.

But in the meantime, it would be back to the mean calls .... Bring it on!!!!!

A Long Stretch

8 calls over 40 days did not sound too bad. I was sure I had done worst stretch before. But in private practice, it was different. It was more hands on. Coupled with the fact that the stretch went through my boys Xmas break was really a downer. We ended up staying at home much of the time.

Add to that the renovation which was going on, certainly the weeks could have gone better. And Idlan would be starting his classes again tomorrow, after only 3 weeks break.

It was my day post-call, and my next one would be another 3 weeks away. Time to stretch my back a bit before another series of call around the Chinese New Year period. I also booked 5 days off work in a couple of weeks time. I was thinking of a weekend away maybe with the family. It had been a while since we went back to Penang. I wonder where Anita fancied going ....

On Call New Year

It's second January and I was already on call while the rest were enjoying the Monday off. Some of the wards were still closed and the Casualty looked busy all morning. And I thought things would get busier as the day went on.

Weather looked dull outside and I was contemplating whether to head home now or catch a quick lunch. Maybe lunch is better as I might be busy later.

Happy New Year all.

Merry Holidays

Coming towards the end of the year, my clinics were still full and my calls were coming thick and fast. I wished that I had more time off but that will come after the new year.

After finishing a review on a patient earlier, I decided to just take a few minutes off to reflect and have a cup of coffee. The house was stripped for the renovations and the boys were keeping themselves occupied at home. Things were kind of hectic at the moment.

Still I was grateful for 2016 for it had given me plenty. Hopefully the next couple of days could afford me with some rest as I would be on call again on Tuesday ....

Have a Drink Up There

It has been a tough day, both physically and emotionally for me today. One of my patient passed on and I could still remember her request from Tuesday morning for some macchiato and ice cream. It was a poignant afternoon after she passed on. She had been a good patient and a wonderful human being. I was not able to help her towards the end and had referred her on to a colleague in Singapore.

The treatment over there also did not work out despite her having a good go at it. She got weaker overnight and was in a great deal of pain. The analgesia allowed her some respite and by this morning, she was only responding to pain. I do not believe that she suffered at the end.

After settling her, the next thing I wanted to do was to get some macchiato. Promptly went there with a colleague and just reminisced. Cheers ....