In the span of one day I...
+ delivered two babies
+ performed one circumcision
+ admitted a patient with severe depression
+ saw a bunch of newborn babies
+ got a hug from a family for the care we provided
+ admitted a patient with appendicitis
+ filled dozens of prescriptions for my clinic patients
+ had a heart to heart with a new mom struggling with nursing
This. This is why I love family medicine.
From hours old to decades old.
From severally sick to brand new to somewhere in between.
From hours old to decades old.
From severally sick to brand new to somewhere in between.
I've had plenty of days where I've left the hospital crying because I'm overworked. Many mornings where getting out of bed before 5am seems like the most daunting task. Way too many heart breaks missing my babies and knowing they miss me too. But when I have the good days, it helps put it all into perspective just a little more. Coffee always helps too!
This is so cool. Im a lawyer and feel similar stresses sometimes, but I always imagine doctors have it so hard emotionally. You literally give of yourself for others. Noblest of professions.
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