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  1. SummerSimo Travel Troubles Notes and The Purring Page @[email protected] ·

    THE SECRET IN THE SILVER WRAPPER

    CHAPTER TWO

    Moira gently took the silver foil from the black cat’s paws. Toe gave a soft purr and jumped up to his dark shelf. Moira put the small piece of shiny paper on her heavy wooden counter and turned on her desk lamp to see it better.

    It was torn. On one side, she could see a tiny piece of a picture—a green leaf. She lifted the foil to her nose and breathed in. Under the smell of alley dirt, there was a very strong smell of mint. It was not the real, fresh mint she used in her tea. This was the sharp, fake smell from the cafe.

    “A sweet coat,” she read again from the open pages of The Days of the Dreams.

    She looked at Ashwaganda. The big orange cat was asleep in his chair, trusting her to keep them safe. But Moira knew the village was not safe right now. Someone in Speranza had used a clever trick to kill a man.

    The next morning, the sky was gray. The wind blew cold air through the narrow stone streets. Moira locked the thick door of her tea shop. She walked straight to the alley behind Anna’s Coffee Taverna.

    Yellow police tape blocked the back door. Ispettore Salomone stood against the old brick wall, holding a cheap cigarette. He looked like he had not slept at all.

    “Moira,” he said, shaking his head. “Go back to your tea. This is police work.”

    “I am just taking a walk, Ispettore,” Moira said in a calm, soft voice. “What did the doctor find out about the poison?”

    Salomone sighed. He knew Moira used to work in medicine. “Cyanide. Fast and very deadly. But it was not in Anna’s coffee machine.”

    “It was in the sugar,” Moira said.

    Salomone looked surprised. “How do you know that?”

    “Because the man only took one sip,” Moira explained. She kept her secret about the magic book safe. “If the poison was in the whole cup, he might have smelled the bitter almonds before he drank it. But if it was in a small sugar packet, dumped in right before the first sip… the fake mint smell would hide the poison.”

    Salomone dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. “You are too smart, Moira. We found an empty sugar packet on the floor near his table. It was not from Anna’s cafe. It was shiny silver.”

    Moira’s heart beat faster. It was exactly like the silver foil Toe had found.

    “Thank you, Ispettore,” Moira said.

    She turned and walked away quickly. She did not go back to La Pagina che Fa le Fusa. Instead, she walked across the square to the Mint Chocolate Treasure House.

    Marisa’s shop was bright, white, and perfectly clean. Marisa stood behind the glass counter in her neat white coat. She smiled when Moira walked in, but her eyes looked worried and tight.

    “Moira,” Marisa said. “Can I help you? Do you need chocolate today?”

    Moira put her hand in her pocket and held the torn silver foil. She looked right at her friend.

    “I need to ask you about the man who died, Marisa,” Moira said slowly. “And I need to know why the poison was hidden in a silver wrapper with a green leaf on it.”

    Marisa stopped smiling. The quiet peace of the village was truly gone, and the dark game had started.

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  2. SummerSimo Travel Troubles Notes and The Purring Page @[email protected] ·

    THE SECRET IN THE SILVER WRAPPER

    CHAPTER TWO

    Moira gently took the silver foil from the black cat’s paws. Toe gave a soft purr and jumped up to his dark shelf. Moira put the small piece of shiny paper on her heavy wooden counter and turned on her desk lamp to see it better.

    It was torn. On one side, she could see a tiny piece of a picture—a green leaf. She lifted the foil to her nose and breathed in. Under the smell of alley dirt, there was a very strong smell of mint. It was not the real, fresh mint she used in her tea. This was the sharp, fake smell from the cafe.

    “A sweet coat,” she read again from the open pages of The Days of the Dreams.

    She looked at Ashwaganda. The big orange cat was asleep in his chair, trusting her to keep them safe. But Moira knew the village was not safe right now. Someone in Speranza had used a clever trick to kill a man.

    The next morning, the sky was gray. The wind blew cold air through the narrow stone streets. Moira locked the thick door of her tea shop. She walked straight to the alley behind Anna’s Coffee Taverna.

    Yellow police tape blocked the back door. Ispettore Salomone stood against the old brick wall, holding a cheap cigarette. He looked like he had not slept at all.

    “Moira,” he said, shaking his head. “Go back to your tea. This is police work.”

    “I am just taking a walk, Ispettore,” Moira said in a calm, soft voice. “What did the doctor find out about the poison?”

    Salomone sighed. He knew Moira used to work in medicine. “Cyanide. Fast and very deadly. But it was not in Anna’s coffee machine.”

    “It was in the sugar,” Moira said.

    Salomone looked surprised. “How do you know that?”

    “Because the man only took one sip,” Moira explained. She kept her secret about the magic book safe. “If the poison was in the whole cup, he might have smelled the bitter almonds before he drank it. But if it was in a small sugar packet, dumped in right before the first sip… the fake mint smell would hide the poison.”

    Salomone dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. “You are too smart, Moira. We found an empty sugar packet on the floor near his table. It was not from Anna’s cafe. It was shiny silver.”

    Moira’s heart beat faster. It was exactly like the silver foil Toe had found.

    “Thank you, Ispettore,” Moira said.

    She turned and walked away quickly. She did not go back to La Pagina che Fa le Fusa. Instead, she walked across the square to the Mint Chocolate Treasure House.

    Marisa’s shop was bright, white, and perfectly clean. Marisa stood behind the glass counter in her neat white coat. She smiled when Moira walked in, but her eyes looked worried and tight.

    “Moira,” Marisa said. “Can I help you? Do you need chocolate today?”

    Moira put her hand in her pocket and held the torn silver foil. She looked right at her friend.

    “I need to ask you about the man who died, Marisa,” Moira said slowly. “And I need to know why the poison was hidden in a silver wrapper with a green leaf on it.”

    Marisa stopped smiling. The quiet peace of the village was truly gone, and the dark game had started.

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  3. SummerSimo Travel Troubles Notes and The Purring Page @[email protected] ·

    THE SECRET IN THE SILVER WRAPPER

    CHAPTER TWO

    Moira gently took the silver foil from the black cat’s paws. Toe gave a soft purr and jumped up to his dark shelf. Moira put the small piece of shiny paper on her heavy wooden counter and turned on her desk lamp to see it better.

    It was torn. On one side, she could see a tiny piece of a picture—a green leaf. She lifted the foil to her nose and breathed in. Under the smell of alley dirt, there was a very strong smell of mint. It was not the real, fresh mint she used in her tea. This was the sharp, fake smell from the cafe.

    “A sweet coat,” she read again from the open pages of The Days of the Dreams.

    She looked at Ashwaganda. The big orange cat was asleep in his chair, trusting her to keep them safe. But Moira knew the village was not safe right now. Someone in Speranza had used a clever trick to kill a man.

    The next morning, the sky was gray. The wind blew cold air through the narrow stone streets. Moira locked the thick door of her tea shop. She walked straight to the alley behind Anna’s Coffee Taverna.

    Yellow police tape blocked the back door. Ispettore Salomone stood against the old brick wall, holding a cheap cigarette. He looked like he had not slept at all.

    “Moira,” he said, shaking his head. “Go back to your tea. This is police work.”

    “I am just taking a walk, Ispettore,” Moira said in a calm, soft voice. “What did the doctor find out about the poison?”

    Salomone sighed. He knew Moira used to work in medicine. “Cyanide. Fast and very deadly. But it was not in Anna’s coffee machine.”

    “It was in the sugar,” Moira said.

    Salomone looked surprised. “How do you know that?”

    “Because the man only took one sip,” Moira explained. She kept her secret about the magic book safe. “If the poison was in the whole cup, he might have smelled the bitter almonds before he drank it. But if it was in a small sugar packet, dumped in right before the first sip… the fake mint smell would hide the poison.”

    Salomone dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. “You are too smart, Moira. We found an empty sugar packet on the floor near his table. It was not from Anna’s cafe. It was shiny silver.”

    Moira’s heart beat faster. It was exactly like the silver foil Toe had found.

    “Thank you, Ispettore,” Moira said.

    She turned and walked away quickly. She did not go back to La Pagina che Fa le Fusa. Instead, she walked across the square to the Mint Chocolate Treasure House.

    Marisa’s shop was bright, white, and perfectly clean. Marisa stood behind the glass counter in her neat white coat. She smiled when Moira walked in, but her eyes looked worried and tight.

    “Moira,” Marisa said. “Can I help you? Do you need chocolate today?”

    Moira put her hand in her pocket and held the torn silver foil. She looked right at her friend.

    “I need to ask you about the man who died, Marisa,” Moira said slowly. “And I need to know why the poison was hidden in a silver wrapper with a green leaf on it.”

    Marisa stopped smiling. The quiet peace of the village was truly gone, and the dark game had started.

    #AlteaSCigarsHouse #Ashwaganda #bloganuary #books #culture #curiosity #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1820 #dailyprompt1904 #dailyprompt2061 #dailyprompt2064 #dailyprompt2066 #dailyprompt2098 #dailyprompt2131 #Evernote #everyday #Facebook #facts #HISTORY #IFTTT #Instagram #kitchen #LAPAGINACHEFALEFUSA #language #learning #MoiraHopes #MYCOCKTAILWORLD #mystery #photography #pictures #Pinterest #reading #RECIPES #social #SPERANZA #SUMMERSIMOSGLITTERWAR #ThePurringPage #TOE #tradition #tuscany
    #alteascigarshouse #ashwaganda #bloganuary #books #culture #curiosity
  4. SummerSimo Travel Troubles Notes and The Purring Page @[email protected] ·

    THE SECRET IN THE SILVER WRAPPER

    CHAPTER TWO

    Moira gently took the silver foil from the black cat’s paws. Toe gave a soft purr and jumped up to his dark shelf. Moira put the small piece of shiny paper on her heavy wooden counter and turned on her desk lamp to see it better.

    It was torn. On one side, she could see a tiny piece of a picture—a green leaf. She lifted the foil to her nose and breathed in. Under the smell of alley dirt, there was a very strong smell of mint. It was not the real, fresh mint she used in her tea. This was the sharp, fake smell from the cafe.

    “A sweet coat,” she read again from the open pages of The Days of the Dreams.

    She looked at Ashwaganda. The big orange cat was asleep in his chair, trusting her to keep them safe. But Moira knew the village was not safe right now. Someone in Speranza had used a clever trick to kill a man.

    The next morning, the sky was gray. The wind blew cold air through the narrow stone streets. Moira locked the thick door of her tea shop. She walked straight to the alley behind Anna’s Coffee Taverna.

    Yellow police tape blocked the back door. Ispettore Salomone stood against the old brick wall, holding a cheap cigarette. He looked like he had not slept at all.

    “Moira,” he said, shaking his head. “Go back to your tea. This is police work.”

    “I am just taking a walk, Ispettore,” Moira said in a calm, soft voice. “What did the doctor find out about the poison?”

    Salomone sighed. He knew Moira used to work in medicine. “Cyanide. Fast and very deadly. But it was not in Anna’s coffee machine.”

    “It was in the sugar,” Moira said.

    Salomone looked surprised. “How do you know that?”

    “Because the man only took one sip,” Moira explained. She kept her secret about the magic book safe. “If the poison was in the whole cup, he might have smelled the bitter almonds before he drank it. But if it was in a small sugar packet, dumped in right before the first sip… the fake mint smell would hide the poison.”

    Salomone dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. “You are too smart, Moira. We found an empty sugar packet on the floor near his table. It was not from Anna’s cafe. It was shiny silver.”

    Moira’s heart beat faster. It was exactly like the silver foil Toe had found.

    “Thank you, Ispettore,” Moira said.

    She turned and walked away quickly. She did not go back to La Pagina che Fa le Fusa. Instead, she walked across the square to the Mint Chocolate Treasure House.

    Marisa’s shop was bright, white, and perfectly clean. Marisa stood behind the glass counter in her neat white coat. She smiled when Moira walked in, but her eyes looked worried and tight.

    “Moira,” Marisa said. “Can I help you? Do you need chocolate today?”

    Moira put her hand in her pocket and held the torn silver foil. She looked right at her friend.

    “I need to ask you about the man who died, Marisa,” Moira said slowly. “And I need to know why the poison was hidden in a silver wrapper with a green leaf on it.”

    Marisa stopped smiling. The quiet peace of the village was truly gone, and the dark game had started.

    #AlteaSCigarsHouse #Ashwaganda #bloganuary #books #culture #curiosity #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1820 #dailyprompt1904 #dailyprompt2061 #dailyprompt2064 #dailyprompt2066 #dailyprompt2098 #dailyprompt2131 #Evernote #everyday #Facebook #facts #HISTORY #IFTTT #Instagram #kitchen #LAPAGINACHEFALEFUSA #language #learning #MoiraHopes #MYCOCKTAILWORLD #mystery #photography #pictures #Pinterest #reading #RECIPES #social #SPERANZA #SUMMERSIMOSGLITTERWAR #ThePurringPage #TOE #tradition #tuscany
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  5. SummerSimo Travel Troubles Notes and The Purring Page @[email protected] ·

    THE SECRET IN THE SILVER WRAPPER

    CHAPTER TWO

    Moira gently took the silver foil from the black cat’s paws. Toe gave a soft purr and jumped up to his dark shelf. Moira put the small piece of shiny paper on her heavy wooden counter and turned on her desk lamp to see it better.

    It was torn. On one side, she could see a tiny piece of a picture—a green leaf. She lifted the foil to her nose and breathed in. Under the smell of alley dirt, there was a very strong smell of mint. It was not the real, fresh mint she used in her tea. This was the sharp, fake smell from the cafe.

    “A sweet coat,” she read again from the open pages of The Days of the Dreams.

    She looked at Ashwaganda. The big orange cat was asleep in his chair, trusting her to keep them safe. But Moira knew the village was not safe right now. Someone in Speranza had used a clever trick to kill a man.

    The next morning, the sky was gray. The wind blew cold air through the narrow stone streets. Moira locked the thick door of her tea shop. She walked straight to the alley behind Anna’s Coffee Taverna.

    Yellow police tape blocked the back door. Ispettore Salomone stood against the old brick wall, holding a cheap cigarette. He looked like he had not slept at all.

    “Moira,” he said, shaking his head. “Go back to your tea. This is police work.”

    “I am just taking a walk, Ispettore,” Moira said in a calm, soft voice. “What did the doctor find out about the poison?”

    Salomone sighed. He knew Moira used to work in medicine. “Cyanide. Fast and very deadly. But it was not in Anna’s coffee machine.”

    “It was in the sugar,” Moira said.

    Salomone looked surprised. “How do you know that?”

    “Because the man only took one sip,” Moira explained. She kept her secret about the magic book safe. “If the poison was in the whole cup, he might have smelled the bitter almonds before he drank it. But if it was in a small sugar packet, dumped in right before the first sip… the fake mint smell would hide the poison.”

    Salomone dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. “You are too smart, Moira. We found an empty sugar packet on the floor near his table. It was not from Anna’s cafe. It was shiny silver.”

    Moira’s heart beat faster. It was exactly like the silver foil Toe had found.

    “Thank you, Ispettore,” Moira said.

    She turned and walked away quickly. She did not go back to La Pagina che Fa le Fusa. Instead, she walked across the square to the Mint Chocolate Treasure House.

    Marisa’s shop was bright, white, and perfectly clean. Marisa stood behind the glass counter in her neat white coat. She smiled when Moira walked in, but her eyes looked worried and tight.

    “Moira,” Marisa said. “Can I help you? Do you need chocolate today?”

    Moira put her hand in her pocket and held the torn silver foil. She looked right at her friend.

    “I need to ask you about the man who died, Marisa,” Moira said slowly. “And I need to know why the poison was hidden in a silver wrapper with a green leaf on it.”

    Marisa stopped smiling. The quiet peace of the village was truly gone, and the dark game had started.

    #AlteaSCigarsHouse #Ashwaganda #bloganuary #books #culture #curiosity #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1820 #dailyprompt1904 #dailyprompt2061 #dailyprompt2064 #dailyprompt2066 #dailyprompt2098 #dailyprompt2131 #Evernote #everyday #Facebook #facts #HISTORY #IFTTT #Instagram #kitchen #LAPAGINACHEFALEFUSA #language #learning #MoiraHopes #MYCOCKTAILWORLD #mystery #photography #pictures #Pinterest #reading #RECIPES #social #SPERANZA #SUMMERSIMOSGLITTERWAR #ThePurringPage #TOE #tradition #tuscany
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  6. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    40 Days Since I’ve Started Being Vegetarian

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    Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

    The positive change? Being vegetarian. Well, for 40 days then I’m non-vegetarian again.

    Why did I even embark on this journey?

    Every year during Lent, I would embark on a vegetarian journey, a lacto-ovo-vegetarian journey to be exact and this year, it was from the 5th of March till the 19th of April 2025.

    Thus, I went from consuming meat to consuming tofu almost everyday as well as started consuming vegetables again.

    Albeit being vegetarian, I try to reduce my rice consumption. Thus, I mainly mixed rolled oats into my dishes.

    I started shopping for groceries even more (which may not be such a good thing) but I was surprised at the number of items I could buy and only spend minimal.

    Well, vegetables are cheap, which is good.

    Changing my diet in combination with my usual routine at work and ensuring I reach my daily steps of 10,000 steps, I started losing weight.

    Not much. However, I’ve been struggling with losing the weight that I have gained during my time off in the Surgical Posting.

    Now that I’m non-vegetarian again, obtaining food is easier and I actually miss being vegetarian.

    Perhaps soon I will embark on this journey again.

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  7. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    The House Officer’s Dilemma | Housemanship Diaries

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    While growing up, when I was asked regarding what I looked forward towards in the future, I always had the answer.

    Photo by Derek Finch on Pexels.com

    The answer was simply, I wanted to be a Doctor (coz that’s what I knew my whole life and indirectly working towards albeit having other interests).

    Thus, from primary school, next would be high school, moving towards science stream in school and pre-university in a course which would serves as a prerequisite into entering medical school. 

    Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com

    In medical school, my focus was always on the exams, completing that particular posting, completing that year, completing preclinicals and moving onto clinicals, studying for the grand finals, completing medical school and graduating.

    Upon graduation, applying for housemanship to start practicing. I always knew that I wanted to practice in Sarawak General Hospital. Thus, that didn’t require much thinking. Working my way there, and finally, starting housemanship.

    Now that I’m a House Officer, completing each posting, working towards completing a year, now focusing on completing the whole journey.

    But after that? I feel lost and aimless.

    Previously, when asked regarding my need to have a family, I would brush it off. Not that I didn’t want to but I’ve yet to meet the person that I would want to spend the rest of my life with and build a family.

    My aim was mainly catered towards my parents. But they’re doing just fine on their own. Thank God for that. I don’t see my purpose anymore actually.

    In regard to post-housemanship, I have no idea of which speciality I would like to dive into. In terms of being surgical based or medical based, the thing I learnt over this past 1 year is that I’m definitely a surgical based person. Though, I have enjoyed paediatrics very much (which I supposed is a very much toned down version of the chaotic medical posting).

    I wouldn’t know, as upon writing this article, I’ve yet to complete my medical posting.

    The medical field is not just tied to 6 different postings. As a House Officer in Malaysia, we are required to rotate to 6 different postings throughout our 2-year-duration in housemanship which are, Surgery, Medical, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics. The sixth posting, we have the privilege to choose among Emergency Department (ETD / ED), Anaesthesia, Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics) and Psychiatry.

    However, in reality, the clinical field is vast and there are other specialities that we as House Officers have yet to enter. In terms of non-clinical field, it is another vast category.

    Which of it am I?

    At times I wished that I always knew of what I wanted to be, such as a Cardiologist or a Surgeon but after assisting in the operating theatres and working as a junior doctor, none of it appeals to me 100%. Sure it is interesting but is it something I would want to be doing for the rest of my life?

    Having completed a year of housemanship, I thought that the answer would be clear to me by now. Yet, I’m still as unsure as I had been before. I’ve approached multiple seniors, medical officers and specialists and talked to various doctors from different fields regarding their experience. I seem to have the information but my heart was not fully captured by any of it. 

    Everything seems nice and interesting. I hope that in time to come, the answer would be clearer. The least I could do at the moment is to put my best foot forward in whatever department or sector that I go through.

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  8. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    The House Officer’s Dilemma | Housemanship Diaries

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    While growing up, when I was asked regarding what I looked forward towards in the future, I always had the answer.

    Photo by Derek Finch on Pexels.com

    The answer was simply, I wanted to be a Doctor (coz that’s what I knew my whole life and indirectly working towards albeit having other interests).

    Thus, from primary school, next would be high school, moving towards science stream in school and pre-university in a course which would serves as a prerequisite into entering medical school. 

    Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com

    In medical school, my focus was always on the exams, completing that particular posting, completing that year, completing preclinicals and moving onto clinicals, studying for the grand finals, completing medical school and graduating.

    Upon graduation, applying for housemanship to start practicing. I always knew that I wanted to practice in Sarawak General Hospital. Thus, that didn’t require much thinking. Working my way there, and finally, starting housemanship.

    Now that I’m a House Officer, completing each posting, working towards completing a year, now focusing on completing the whole journey.

    But after that? I feel lost and aimless.

    Previously, when asked regarding my need to have a family, I would brush it off. Not that I didn’t want to but I’ve yet to meet the person that I would want to spend the rest of my life with and build a family.

    My aim was mainly catered towards my parents. But they’re doing just fine on their own. Thank God for that. I don’t see my purpose anymore actually.

    In regard to post-housemanship, I have no idea of which speciality I would like to dive into. In terms of being surgical based or medical based, the thing I learnt over this past 1 year is that I’m definitely a surgical based person. Though, I have enjoyed paediatrics very much (which I supposed is a very much toned down version of the chaotic medical posting).

    I wouldn’t know, as upon writing this article, I’ve yet to complete my medical posting.

    The medical field is not just tied to 6 different postings. As a House Officer in Malaysia, we are required to rotate to 6 different postings throughout our 2-year-duration in housemanship which are, Surgery, Medical, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics. The sixth posting, we have the privilege to choose among Emergency Department (ETD / ED), Anaesthesia, Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics) and Psychiatry.

    However, in reality, the clinical field is vast and there are other specialities that we as House Officers have yet to enter. In terms of non-clinical field, it is another vast category.

    Which of it am I?

    At times I wished that I always knew of what I wanted to be, such as a Cardiologist or a Surgeon but after assisting in the operating theatres and working as a junior doctor, none of it appeals to me 100%. Sure it is interesting but is it something I would want to be doing for the rest of my life?

    Having completed a year of housemanship, I thought that the answer would be clear to me by now. Yet, I’m still as unsure as I had been before. I’ve approached multiple seniors, medical officers and specialists and talked to various doctors from different fields regarding their experience. I seem to have the information but my heart was not fully captured by any of it. 

    Everything seems nice and interesting. I hope that in time to come, the answer would be clearer. The least I could do at the moment is to put my best foot forward in whatever department or sector that I go through.

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    The House Officer’s Dilemma | Housemanship Diaries

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    While growing up, when I was asked regarding what I looked forward towards in the future, I always had the answer.

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    The answer was simply, I wanted to be a Doctor (coz that’s what I knew my whole life and indirectly working towards albeit having other interests).

    Thus, from primary school, next would be high school, moving towards science stream in school and pre-university in a course which would serves as a prerequisite into entering medical school. 

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    In medical school, my focus was always on the exams, completing that particular posting, completing that year, completing preclinicals and moving onto clinicals, studying for the grand finals, completing medical school and graduating.

    Upon graduation, applying for housemanship to start practicing. I always knew that I wanted to practice in Sarawak General Hospital. Thus, that didn’t require much thinking. Working my way there, and finally, starting housemanship.

    Now that I’m a House Officer, completing each posting, working towards completing a year, now focusing on completing the whole journey.

    But after that? I feel lost and aimless.

    Previously, when asked regarding my need to have a family, I would brush it off. Not that I didn’t want to but I’ve yet to meet the person that I would want to spend the rest of my life with and build a family.

    My aim was mainly catered towards my parents. But they’re doing just fine on their own. Thank God for that. I don’t see my purpose anymore actually.

    In regard to post-housemanship, I have no idea of which speciality I would like to dive into. In terms of being surgical based or medical based, the thing I learnt over this past 1 year is that I’m definitely a surgical based person. Though, I have enjoyed paediatrics very much (which I supposed is a very much toned down version of the chaotic medical posting).

    I wouldn’t know, as upon writing this article, I’ve yet to complete my medical posting.

    The medical field is not just tied to 6 different postings. As a House Officer in Malaysia, we are required to rotate to 6 different postings throughout our 2-year-duration in housemanship which are, Surgery, Medical, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics. The sixth posting, we have the privilege to choose among Emergency Department (ETD / ED), Anaesthesia, Klinik Kesihatan (Community Clinics) and Psychiatry.

    However, in reality, the clinical field is vast and there are other specialities that we as House Officers have yet to enter. In terms of non-clinical field, it is another vast category.

    Which of it am I?

    At times I wished that I always knew of what I wanted to be, such as a Cardiologist or a Surgeon but after assisting in the operating theatres and working as a junior doctor, none of it appeals to me 100%. Sure it is interesting but is it something I would want to be doing for the rest of my life?

    Having completed a year of housemanship, I thought that the answer would be clear to me by now. Yet, I’m still as unsure as I had been before. I’ve approached multiple seniors, medical officers and specialists and talked to various doctors from different fields regarding their experience. I seem to have the information but my heart was not fully captured by any of it. 

    Everything seems nice and interesting. I hope that in time to come, the answer would be clearer. The least I could do at the moment is to put my best foot forward in whatever department or sector that I go through.

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    My Top 5 Grocery Store Items

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    Working as a House Officer, I do not go out to eat much. Mainly because our days are mainly occupied with work and after work, we would be drained. Well, most of the time.

    Thus, if I were to really go out, it would be during my long breaks which is when I apply for leaves.

    In terms of acquiring groceries, I rarely go to the grocery store myself as I do not have a car of my own in Sarawak. I am extremely dependent on Grab and overtime can be expensive as well.

    Hence, I make do with the convenience store downstairs at my apartment which doesn’t really have much in terms of fresh foods or ordering online.

    Here are my Top 5 must haves in my grocery list which is available in the convenience store if I were to just shop there.

    1. Coffee

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    As I mentioned in some of my previous articles before. It is a must have drug in my system. Personally I think I have grown rather immune to the effects of caffeine over the years from overconsumption. Thus, if I’m unable to get my grounded coffee beans, usually I’ll make do with some freeze dried coffee or a regular black coffee powder.

    2. Oats

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    I replace rice for rolled oats when I’m living alone. Back at home, my mother would always cook rice as my parents love rice. However, I noticed that I easily crash or get sleepy easily after consuming rice. Thus, I substitute it for rolled oats and usually I would cook soups or curries and pour the oats over it and consume it just like regular rice.

    3. Eggs

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    It is easily available. When there is nothing else stored in my pantry and everything else is closed, eggs go about well with almost everything. 

    4. Noodles

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    Well, I’m not exactly healthy per se all the time, and I do enjoy my occasional instant noodles. Especially after work and not having a meal the whole day, I’ll just whip up a quick dish of curry instant noodles with eggs.

    5. Sausages

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    Personally, I prefer chicken over sausages and as mentioned before, I rarely go out for my groceries. Hence, I’d go for sausage since it is easily available at the convenience store downstairs. In addition to that, I can be versatile with cooking them.

    Thus, if I had to list 5 of the hat, these are my top 5 that I would shop for in any grocery stores amidst working as a House Officer.

    Again, sadly, it lacks nutrition. But, oh well.

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  11. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    My Top 5 Grocery Store Items

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    Working as a House Officer, I do not go out to eat much. Mainly because our days are mainly occupied with work and after work, we would be drained. Well, most of the time.

    Thus, if I were to really go out, it would be during my long breaks which is when I apply for leaves.

    In terms of acquiring groceries, I rarely go to the grocery store myself as I do not have a car of my own in Sarawak. I am extremely dependent on Grab and overtime can be expensive as well.

    Hence, I make do with the convenience store downstairs at my apartment which doesn’t really have much in terms of fresh foods or ordering online.

    Here are my Top 5 must haves in my grocery list which is available in the convenience store if I were to just shop there.

    1. Coffee

    Photo by Enes Cou015fkun on Pexels.com

    As I mentioned in some of my previous articles before. It is a must have drug in my system. Personally I think I have grown rather immune to the effects of caffeine over the years from overconsumption. Thus, if I’m unable to get my grounded coffee beans, usually I’ll make do with some freeze dried coffee or a regular black coffee powder.

    2. Oats

    Photo by maria cerda on Pexels.com

    I replace rice for rolled oats when I’m living alone. Back at home, my mother would always cook rice as my parents love rice. However, I noticed that I easily crash or get sleepy easily after consuming rice. Thus, I substitute it for rolled oats and usually I would cook soups or curries and pour the oats over it and consume it just like regular rice.

    3. Eggs

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    It is easily available. When there is nothing else stored in my pantry and everything else is closed, eggs go about well with almost everything. 

    4. Noodles

    Photo by Alena Shekhovtcova on Pexels.com

    Well, I’m not exactly healthy per se all the time, and I do enjoy my occasional instant noodles. Especially after work and not having a meal the whole day, I’ll just whip up a quick dish of curry instant noodles with eggs.

    5. Sausages

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    Personally, I prefer chicken over sausages and as mentioned before, I rarely go out for my groceries. Hence, I’d go for sausage since it is easily available at the convenience store downstairs. In addition to that, I can be versatile with cooking them.

    Thus, if I had to list 5 of the hat, these are my top 5 that I would shop for in any grocery stores amidst working as a House Officer.

    Again, sadly, it lacks nutrition. But, oh well.

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    My Top 5 Grocery Store Items

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    Working as a House Officer, I do not go out to eat much. Mainly because our days are mainly occupied with work and after work, we would be drained. Well, most of the time.

    Thus, if I were to really go out, it would be during my long breaks which is when I apply for leaves.

    In terms of acquiring groceries, I rarely go to the grocery store myself as I do not have a car of my own in Sarawak. I am extremely dependent on Grab and overtime can be expensive as well.

    Hence, I make do with the convenience store downstairs at my apartment which doesn’t really have much in terms of fresh foods or ordering online.

    Here are my Top 5 must haves in my grocery list which is available in the convenience store if I were to just shop there.

    1. Coffee

    Photo by Enes Cou015fkun on Pexels.com

    As I mentioned in some of my previous articles before. It is a must have drug in my system. Personally I think I have grown rather immune to the effects of caffeine over the years from overconsumption. Thus, if I’m unable to get my grounded coffee beans, usually I’ll make do with some freeze dried coffee or a regular black coffee powder.

    2. Oats

    Photo by maria cerda on Pexels.com

    I replace rice for rolled oats when I’m living alone. Back at home, my mother would always cook rice as my parents love rice. However, I noticed that I easily crash or get sleepy easily after consuming rice. Thus, I substitute it for rolled oats and usually I would cook soups or curries and pour the oats over it and consume it just like regular rice.

    3. Eggs

    Photo by Daniel Reche on Pexels.com

    It is easily available. When there is nothing else stored in my pantry and everything else is closed, eggs go about well with almost everything. 

    4. Noodles

    Photo by Alena Shekhovtcova on Pexels.com

    Well, I’m not exactly healthy per se all the time, and I do enjoy my occasional instant noodles. Especially after work and not having a meal the whole day, I’ll just whip up a quick dish of curry instant noodles with eggs.

    5. Sausages

    Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

    Personally, I prefer chicken over sausages and as mentioned before, I rarely go out for my groceries. Hence, I’d go for sausage since it is easily available at the convenience store downstairs. In addition to that, I can be versatile with cooking them.

    Thus, if I had to list 5 of the hat, these are my top 5 that I would shop for in any grocery stores amidst working as a House Officer.

    Again, sadly, it lacks nutrition. But, oh well.

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    Reflection of the Paediatrics Posting

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    Paediatrics Posting. The posting of tiny human beings.

    Looking back, I feared entering into the Paediatrics posting. I think I say that for almost every posting.

    However, it was one that I fell in love with before I even off-tagged, as mentioned in one of my articles previously.

    The stress level was not as bad as it was in other postings mainly because we were dealing with children. Not to say that treating them is easier, in fact it isn’t as they tend to fight back, scream or cry a lot.

    I mean they’re just children.

    But perhaps when I do come to work, the smile on their cute faces were enough to alleviate some of the stress and checking them clinically involves a skill as they are easily triggered. 

    I would find myself playing with them or calming them down. Most of the time if I were to auscultate them, they would either start playing with it, swat it away or start crying.

    The Paediatrics posting is the place I started eating again amidst the stress. Irregardless of the amount of patients and work to do, there is always time for lunch or at least our superiors will make sure of that. 

    It was also the place where I enjoyed the long rounds in the morning and afternoon as well as I would present to specialists. 

    I made a good friend with a medical officer who I still keep contact with albeit having left the posting. I enjoyed the days where I would be allocated to work with him. 

    Having worked both in the general ward and nursery ward, the experiences were different but enjoyable nonetheless.

    If there is a posting I wouldn’t mind repeating, it is the Paediatric Posting and I hope you do or will or had enjoyed this posting just as much as I did.

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  14. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Reflection of the Paediatrics Posting

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    Paediatrics Posting. The posting of tiny human beings.

    Looking back, I feared entering into the Paediatrics posting. I think I say that for almost every posting.

    However, it was one that I fell in love with before I even off-tagged, as mentioned in one of my articles previously.

    The stress level was not as bad as it was in other postings mainly because we were dealing with children. Not to say that treating them is easier, in fact it isn’t as they tend to fight back, scream or cry a lot.

    I mean they’re just children.

    But perhaps when I do come to work, the smile on their cute faces were enough to alleviate some of the stress and checking them clinically involves a skill as they are easily triggered. 

    I would find myself playing with them or calming them down. Most of the time if I were to auscultate them, they would either start playing with it, swat it away or start crying.

    The Paediatrics posting is the place I started eating again amidst the stress. Irregardless of the amount of patients and work to do, there is always time for lunch or at least our superiors will make sure of that. 

    It was also the place where I enjoyed the long rounds in the morning and afternoon as well as I would present to specialists. 

    I made a good friend with a medical officer who I still keep contact with albeit having left the posting. I enjoyed the days where I would be allocated to work with him. 

    Having worked both in the general ward and nursery ward, the experiences were different but enjoyable nonetheless.

    If there is a posting I wouldn’t mind repeating, it is the Paediatric Posting and I hope you do or will or had enjoyed this posting just as much as I did.

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  15. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Reflection of the Paediatrics Posting

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    Paediatrics Posting. The posting of tiny human beings.

    Looking back, I feared entering into the Paediatrics posting. I think I say that for almost every posting.

    However, it was one that I fell in love with before I even off-tagged, as mentioned in one of my articles previously.

    The stress level was not as bad as it was in other postings mainly because we were dealing with children. Not to say that treating them is easier, in fact it isn’t as they tend to fight back, scream or cry a lot.

    I mean they’re just children.

    But perhaps when I do come to work, the smile on their cute faces were enough to alleviate some of the stress and checking them clinically involves a skill as they are easily triggered. 

    I would find myself playing with them or calming them down. Most of the time if I were to auscultate them, they would either start playing with it, swat it away or start crying.

    The Paediatrics posting is the place I started eating again amidst the stress. Irregardless of the amount of patients and work to do, there is always time for lunch or at least our superiors will make sure of that. 

    It was also the place where I enjoyed the long rounds in the morning and afternoon as well as I would present to specialists. 

    I made a good friend with a medical officer who I still keep contact with albeit having left the posting. I enjoyed the days where I would be allocated to work with him. 

    Having worked both in the general ward and nursery ward, the experiences were different but enjoyable nonetheless.

    If there is a posting I wouldn’t mind repeating, it is the Paediatric Posting and I hope you do or will or had enjoyed this posting just as much as I did.

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    Surviving A Month Of Tagging In My Fourth Posting – Surgery | Housemanship Diaries

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    I tagged for almost a month here.

    The tagging timing in the Surgical Posting is from 7am till 10pm which is same as with other postings, except Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G).

    In the Surgical Posting, we all have to complete a compulsory 14-Day-Tagging period irregardless of having “off-tagged”. Entering the Surgical Department as a senior or fourth poster, we are allocated to special shifts such as night shifts in ward or night shifts in ethe emergency department (ETD).

    This serves as an advantage to us seniors as we do not have to work the morning shift for one week straight prior to having an off day. It is also better as it allows us to recuperate in between by not having to go to work extremely early.

    However, the disadvantage is that our tagging period is somewhat extended.

    As I mentioned before, we are required to complete a 14-Day-Tagging period. The night shift is not counted. Hence, the tagging duration can go up to 3 weeks.

    For me, it extended up to 4 weeks due to my medical leaves (MC).

    During my first week of tagging, I took a day of medical leave due to extreme fatigue and in the second week, I took 3 days of medical leaves due to extreme fatigue and COVID-19.

    At the time of writing this article, I am on a 6 weeks medical leave due to my ATFL injury.

    Sometimes I wonder, if I will ever exit this posting and proceed with my last which is medical.

    Back to the tagging part, thus my tagging period lasted for a month.

    Going to work as a tagger, I would leave home around 5:45am – 6am. Partly because I’m just tired and felt like I needed more rest because there will always be an active issue in ward and I am only able to return home at 10pm.

    In the evening around 7pm, I would go for dinner after handing over to the night colleagues and completing my tasks and on-call reviews for the day. Most of the time, it would be our first meal of the day.

    Some days, we would be done by 8-9pm and on some days, earlier. Most of us, upon completing, would head for dinner and head home or to just head home straightaway.

    This is wrong of course but we were simply exhausted and burnt-out during the tagging period. Thus, we grab the opportunity while we could.

    Towards the end of my tagging period, I started bringing packed dinner boxes and reheating them as work prior going back.

    Surviving the tagging period in the Surgical Posting was hard and tiring but eventually, it did came to an end.

    Thus, if you have yet to enter the Surgical Posting, the tagging period is indeed tiring as with any posting. However, try to learn as much as you can and take comfort in the fact that it does come to an end.

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    Surviving A Month Of Tagging In My Fourth Posting – Surgery | Housemanship Diaries

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    I tagged for almost a month here.

    The tagging timing in the Surgical Posting is from 7am till 10pm which is same as with other postings, except Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G).

    In the Surgical Posting, we all have to complete a compulsory 14-Day-Tagging period irregardless of having “off-tagged”. Entering the Surgical Department as a senior or fourth poster, we are allocated to special shifts such as night shifts in ward or night shifts in ethe emergency department (ETD).

    This serves as an advantage to us seniors as we do not have to work the morning shift for one week straight prior to having an off day. It is also better as it allows us to recuperate in between by not having to go to work extremely early.

    However, the disadvantage is that our tagging period is somewhat extended.

    As I mentioned before, we are required to complete a 14-Day-Tagging period. The night shift is not counted. Hence, the tagging duration can go up to 3 weeks.

    For me, it extended up to 4 weeks due to my medical leaves (MC).

    During my first week of tagging, I took a day of medical leave due to extreme fatigue and in the second week, I took 3 days of medical leaves due to extreme fatigue and COVID-19.

    At the time of writing this article, I am on a 6 weeks medical leave due to my ATFL injury.

    Sometimes I wonder, if I will ever exit this posting and proceed with my last which is medical.

    Back to the tagging part, thus my tagging period lasted for a month.

    Going to work as a tagger, I would leave home around 5:45am – 6am. Partly because I’m just tired and felt like I needed more rest because there will always be an active issue in ward and I am only able to return home at 10pm.

    In the evening around 7pm, I would go for dinner after handing over to the night colleagues and completing my tasks and on-call reviews for the day. Most of the time, it would be our first meal of the day.

    Some days, we would be done by 8-9pm and on some days, earlier. Most of us, upon completing, would head for dinner and head home or to just head home straightaway.

    This is wrong of course but we were simply exhausted and burnt-out during the tagging period. Thus, we grab the opportunity while we could.

    Towards the end of my tagging period, I started bringing packed dinner boxes and reheating them as work prior going back.

    Surviving the tagging period in the Surgical Posting was hard and tiring but eventually, it did came to an end.

    Thus, if you have yet to enter the Surgical Posting, the tagging period is indeed tiring as with any posting. However, try to learn as much as you can and take comfort in the fact that it does come to an end.

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    Surviving A Month Of Tagging In My Fourth Posting – Surgery | Housemanship Diaries

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    I tagged for almost a month here.

    The tagging timing in the Surgical Posting is from 7am till 10pm which is same as with other postings, except Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G).

    In the Surgical Posting, we all have to complete a compulsory 14-Day-Tagging period irregardless of having “off-tagged”. Entering the Surgical Department as a senior or fourth poster, we are allocated to special shifts such as night shifts in ward or night shifts in ethe emergency department (ETD).

    This serves as an advantage to us seniors as we do not have to work the morning shift for one week straight prior to having an off day. It is also better as it allows us to recuperate in between by not having to go to work extremely early.

    However, the disadvantage is that our tagging period is somewhat extended.

    As I mentioned before, we are required to complete a 14-Day-Tagging period. The night shift is not counted. Hence, the tagging duration can go up to 3 weeks.

    For me, it extended up to 4 weeks due to my medical leaves (MC).

    During my first week of tagging, I took a day of medical leave due to extreme fatigue and in the second week, I took 3 days of medical leaves due to extreme fatigue and COVID-19.

    At the time of writing this article, I am on a 6 weeks medical leave due to my ATFL injury.

    Sometimes I wonder, if I will ever exit this posting and proceed with my last which is medical.

    Back to the tagging part, thus my tagging period lasted for a month.

    Going to work as a tagger, I would leave home around 5:45am – 6am. Partly because I’m just tired and felt like I needed more rest because there will always be an active issue in ward and I am only able to return home at 10pm.

    In the evening around 7pm, I would go for dinner after handing over to the night colleagues and completing my tasks and on-call reviews for the day. Most of the time, it would be our first meal of the day.

    Some days, we would be done by 8-9pm and on some days, earlier. Most of us, upon completing, would head for dinner and head home or to just head home straightaway.

    This is wrong of course but we were simply exhausted and burnt-out during the tagging period. Thus, we grab the opportunity while we could.

    Towards the end of my tagging period, I started bringing packed dinner boxes and reheating them as work prior going back.

    Surviving the tagging period in the Surgical Posting was hard and tiring but eventually, it did came to an end.

    Thus, if you have yet to enter the Surgical Posting, the tagging period is indeed tiring as with any posting. However, try to learn as much as you can and take comfort in the fact that it does come to an end.

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    Daily writing prompt What things give you energy? View all responses

    Working in the hospital, I wished that I had endless amount of energy. This is due to the never ending amount of patients as well as the lack of manpower.

    Despite having completed your side of work, you just wished that you could help out. However, once you are done for the day, the thought of even going out is too tiring, upon returning home.

    Thus, the evenings after work are usually spent recuperating and resting before going to bed to repeat the whole thing again the following day.

    These are what keeps me going throughout the day.

    1. Coffee

    I need to have my morning coffee. I just absolutely have to.

    My morning is not complete without my morning coffee as my body will feel sluggish and tired. I’m somewhat also more irritable and unable to think or move fast.

    Perhaps it is the caffeine addiction speaking.

    After I have had my black coffee to start the day and packed my necessary coffee flasks for work, it is then that I am ready to walk out the door and head to work.

    2. Chrysanthemum Tea

    I have built a liking towards cold chrysanthemum tea.

    Personally, I enjoy the sugarless chrysanthemum tea. However, the ones available at work are only those in the can and has sugar in it.

    Nevertheless, I still make do with it. Besides it is affordable too. Sipping that cold soothes my soul and reenergises me.

    3. Cold Green Tea

    In addition to cold chrysanthemum tea, I would usually prepare a jug of green tea and store it in the fridge.

    This is for me to enjoy upon returning home and also serves as a healthier alternative to chrysanthemum tea which is packed with sugar.

    Thus, the things that energises me are not food but simply drinks.

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    Daily writing prompt What things give you energy? View all responses

    Working in the hospital, I wished that I had endless amount of energy. This is due to the never ending amount of patients as well as the lack of manpower.

    Despite having completed your side of work, you just wished that you could help out. However, once you are done for the day, the thought of even going out is too tiring, upon returning home.

    Thus, the evenings after work are usually spent recuperating and resting before going to bed to repeat the whole thing again the following day.

    These are what keeps me going throughout the day.

    1. Coffee

    I need to have my morning coffee. I just absolutely have to.

    My morning is not complete without my morning coffee as my body will feel sluggish and tired. I’m somewhat also more irritable and unable to think or move fast.

    Perhaps it is the caffeine addiction speaking.

    After I have had my black coffee to start the day and packed my necessary coffee flasks for work, it is then that I am ready to walk out the door and head to work.

    2. Chrysanthemum Tea

    I have built a liking towards cold chrysanthemum tea.

    Personally, I enjoy the sugarless chrysanthemum tea. However, the ones available at work are only those in the can and has sugar in it.

    Nevertheless, I still make do with it. Besides it is affordable too. Sipping that cold soothes my soul and reenergises me.

    3. Cold Green Tea

    In addition to cold chrysanthemum tea, I would usually prepare a jug of green tea and store it in the fridge.

    This is for me to enjoy upon returning home and also serves as a healthier alternative to chrysanthemum tea which is packed with sugar.

    Thus, the things that energises me are not food but simply drinks.

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    Daily writing prompt What things give you energy? View all responses

    Working in the hospital, I wished that I had endless amount of energy. This is due to the never ending amount of patients as well as the lack of manpower.

    Despite having completed your side of work, you just wished that you could help out. However, once you are done for the day, the thought of even going out is too tiring, upon returning home.

    Thus, the evenings after work are usually spent recuperating and resting before going to bed to repeat the whole thing again the following day.

    These are what keeps me going throughout the day.

    1. Coffee

    I need to have my morning coffee. I just absolutely have to.

    My morning is not complete without my morning coffee as my body will feel sluggish and tired. I’m somewhat also more irritable and unable to think or move fast.

    Perhaps it is the caffeine addiction speaking.

    After I have had my black coffee to start the day and packed my necessary coffee flasks for work, it is then that I am ready to walk out the door and head to work.

    2. Chrysanthemum Tea

    I have built a liking towards cold chrysanthemum tea.

    Personally, I enjoy the sugarless chrysanthemum tea. However, the ones available at work are only those in the can and has sugar in it.

    Nevertheless, I still make do with it. Besides it is affordable too. Sipping that cold soothes my soul and reenergises me.

    3. Cold Green Tea

    In addition to cold chrysanthemum tea, I would usually prepare a jug of green tea and store it in the fridge.

    This is for me to enjoy upon returning home and also serves as a healthier alternative to chrysanthemum tea which is packed with sugar.

    Thus, the things that energises me are not food but simply drinks.

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    Daily writing prompt What things give you energy? View all responses

    Working in the hospital, I wished that I had endless amount of energy. This is due to the never ending amount of patients as well as the lack of manpower.

    Despite having completed your side of work, you just wished that you could help out. However, once you are done for the day, the thought of even going out is too tiring, upon returning home.

    Thus, the evenings after work are usually spent recuperating and resting before going to bed to repeat the whole thing again the following day.

    These are what keeps me going throughout the day.

    1. Coffee

    I need to have my morning coffee. I just absolutely have to.

    My morning is not complete without my morning coffee as my body will feel sluggish and tired. I’m somewhat also more irritable and unable to think or move fast.

    Perhaps it is the caffeine addiction speaking.

    After I have had my black coffee to start the day and packed my necessary coffee flasks for work, it is then that I am ready to walk out the door and head to work.

    2. Chrysanthemum Tea

    I have built a liking towards cold chrysanthemum tea.

    Personally, I enjoy the sugarless chrysanthemum tea. However, the ones available at work are only those in the can and has sugar in it.

    Nevertheless, I still make do with it. Besides it is affordable too. Sipping that cold soothes my soul and reenergises me.

    3. Cold Green Tea

    In addition to cold chrysanthemum tea, I would usually prepare a jug of green tea and store it in the fridge.

    This is for me to enjoy upon returning home and also serves as a healthier alternative to chrysanthemum tea which is packed with sugar.

    Thus, the things that energises me are not food but simply drinks.

    Click here for more articles & daily dose.

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    “You Guys Are Angels”

    This may be a biased statement and it differs according to the individual’s experience. Thus, although I do know of the controversies I may ignite. I am merely saying this out of my own firsthand experiences and as mentioned before, each person’s experience differs greatly.

    MOs, short for Medical Officers.

    First of all, I don’t know how do you guys (medical officers) do it, pulling through an oncall shift, just to return for another oncall duty the following day after postcall. Perhaps it is because during my current batch, we have shifted fully to the “shift system”. Thus, we have yet to experience the “oncall” system which was experienced by the older house officer batches. 

    I am in awe and I appreciate the determination and discipline that goes with it. Most of the time when an oncall medical officer is on duty, they solely handle the referrals from emergency or ward and sometimes both. This goes on from the start of that day till the following morning and after which they would have to help out in clinics during their postcall, wards or even in operating theatres (OT).

    Most of the time, they are alone unless they are lucky enough to have a “tagger”. Thus it is them, the house officer, the registrar and the specialist that forms the oncall team.

    That is if they are oncall. In the wards, they rely on the house officers to carry out the active joblists, to take the bloods, request necessary scans, to resuscitate the patient first and inform if there are any acute issues and to carry out the morning, evening and oncall reviews while they are in the clinics or operating theatres or helping out in other places.

    I used to think that once we have completed housemanship, life will be better. However, after observing my medical officers and registrars, it does not actually get better, the stress is on another level, the responsibilities increases yet they pull through it with jokes and smiles. I used to think that, perhaps they have gotten used to it. On the other hand, I’m still struggling. 

    Medical Officers are in charge of the House Officers as well. Thus, if any pitfalls were to occur, of course we do get scolded but they are the ones who get reprimanded as well. I’ve lost count of the times when the medical officers have backed me up. Although I do know that, that is their duty but albeit the responsibilities and the stress, I’ve experienced it first hand multiple times when they would take the fall instead when it comes to answering the specialists.

    There are times when I do feel their anger were uncalled for. However, most of the time I understand that it mainly stems from tiredness. The patience really wears thin and snaps easily when there is lack of proper rest. 

    A lot is expected of them from the specialists and on top of that, taking care of us, House Officers too and teaching us what we do not know while trusting the patient’s care into our hands while they are off to help out in a different place. They are always a call away even if we are placed in the night shift. Thus, should there be any issues, they are always nearby and there.

    Yet, after work, after the tiring day and issues that occur in ward, they return home to their families and loved ones and try to go about their life, only to return and repeat it again the following day.

    Some might say, well, it is their duty isn’t it? I’ve heard it before.

    It is true and personally I feel that we as House Officers, although we are tired, and on top of that being tested emotionally, they are even more tired. 

    Thus, if there is anything at all that stems from this article, it is my deep and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards the Medical Officers, which are rarely said.

    My dear readers, if you are beginning your journey as a House Officer or is currently going through your housemanship or internship journey, have faith, patience and to always remember to be kind. Remember that as House Officers, we serve to ease the burdens of the Medical Officers on top of learning on the job, for we will one day take their place. 

    A fellow colleague always mentions this sentence while I’m in my Surgical Posting, “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want them to do unto you”.

    This wise line by Confucius has a special place in my heart and I hope it does for you as well. As you become more senior and familiar with the work at hand as well as build good relationships with your superiors, always remember to be humble and kind.

    Do not let cockiness overcome you nor be easily angered when a fellow junior makes a mistake or asks for guidance. 

    We were all once in their shoes as well.

    Always remember to take care of yourselves first, so you can serve others best.

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    Related Posts:

    “You Guys Are Angels”

    This may be a biased statement and it differs according to the individual’s experience. Thus, although I do know of the controversies I may ignite. I am merely saying this out of my own firsthand experiences and as mentioned before, each person’s experience differs greatly.

    MOs, short for Medical Officers.

    First of all, I don’t know how do you guys (medical officers) do it, pulling through an oncall shift, just to return for another oncall duty the following day after postcall. Perhaps it is because during my current batch, we have shifted fully to the “shift system”. Thus, we have yet to experience the “oncall” system which was experienced by the older house officer batches. 

    I am in awe and I appreciate the determination and discipline that goes with it. Most of the time when an oncall medical officer is on duty, they solely handle the referrals from emergency or ward and sometimes both. This goes on from the start of that day till the following morning and after which they would have to help out in clinics during their postcall, wards or even in operating theatres (OT).

    Most of the time, they are alone unless they are lucky enough to have a “tagger”. Thus it is them, the house officer, the registrar and the specialist that forms the oncall team.

    That is if they are oncall. In the wards, they rely on the house officers to carry out the active joblists, to take the bloods, request necessary scans, to resuscitate the patient first and inform if there are any acute issues and to carry out the morning, evening and oncall reviews while they are in the clinics or operating theatres or helping out in other places.

    I used to think that once we have completed housemanship, life will be better. However, after observing my medical officers and registrars, it does not actually get better, the stress is on another level, the responsibilities increases yet they pull through it with jokes and smiles. I used to think that, perhaps they have gotten used to it. On the other hand, I’m still struggling. 

    Medical Officers are in charge of the House Officers as well. Thus, if any pitfalls were to occur, of course we do get scolded but they are the ones who get reprimanded as well. I’ve lost count of the times when the medical officers have backed me up. Although I do know that, that is their duty but albeit the responsibilities and the stress, I’ve experienced it first hand multiple times when they would take the fall instead when it comes to answering the specialists.

    There are times when I do feel their anger were uncalled for. However, most of the time I understand that it mainly stems from tiredness. The patience really wears thin and snaps easily when there is lack of proper rest. 

    A lot is expected of them from the specialists and on top of that, taking care of us, House Officers too and teaching us what we do not know while trusting the patient’s care into our hands while they are off to help out in a different place. They are always a call away even if we are placed in the night shift. Thus, should there be any issues, they are always nearby and there.

    Yet, after work, after the tiring day and issues that occur in ward, they return home to their families and loved ones and try to go about their life, only to return and repeat it again the following day.

    Some might say, well, it is their duty isn’t it? I’ve heard it before.

    It is true and personally I feel that we as House Officers, although we are tired, and on top of that being tested emotionally, they are even more tired. 

    Thus, if there is anything at all that stems from this article, it is my deep and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards the Medical Officers, which are rarely said.

    My dear readers, if you are beginning your journey as a House Officer or is currently going through your housemanship or internship journey, have faith, patience and to always remember to be kind. Remember that as House Officers, we serve to ease the burdens of the Medical Officers on top of learning on the job, for we will one day take their place. 

    A fellow colleague always mentions this sentence while I’m in my Surgical Posting, “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want them to do unto you”.

    This wise line by Confucius has a special place in my heart and I hope it does for you as well. As you become more senior and familiar with the work at hand as well as build good relationships with your superiors, always remember to be humble and kind.

    Do not let cockiness overcome you nor be easily angered when a fellow junior makes a mistake or asks for guidance. 

    We were all once in their shoes as well.

    Always remember to take care of yourselves first, so you can serve others best.

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    Related Posts:

    “You Guys Are Angels”

    This may be a biased statement and it differs according to the individual’s experience. Thus, although I do know of the controversies I may ignite. I am merely saying this out of my own firsthand experiences and as mentioned before, each person’s experience differs greatly.

    MOs, short for Medical Officers.

    First of all, I don’t know how do you guys (medical officers) do it, pulling through an oncall shift, just to return for another oncall duty the following day after postcall. Perhaps it is because during my current batch, we have shifted fully to the “shift system”. Thus, we have yet to experience the “oncall” system which was experienced by the older house officer batches. 

    I am in awe and I appreciate the determination and discipline that goes with it. Most of the time when an oncall medical officer is on duty, they solely handle the referrals from emergency or ward and sometimes both. This goes on from the start of that day till the following morning and after which they would have to help out in clinics during their postcall, wards or even in operating theatres (OT).

    Most of the time, they are alone unless they are lucky enough to have a “tagger”. Thus it is them, the house officer, the registrar and the specialist that forms the oncall team.

    That is if they are oncall. In the wards, they rely on the house officers to carry out the active joblists, to take the bloods, request necessary scans, to resuscitate the patient first and inform if there are any acute issues and to carry out the morning, evening and oncall reviews while they are in the clinics or operating theatres or helping out in other places.

    I used to think that once we have completed housemanship, life will be better. However, after observing my medical officers and registrars, it does not actually get better, the stress is on another level, the responsibilities increases yet they pull through it with jokes and smiles. I used to think that, perhaps they have gotten used to it. On the other hand, I’m still struggling. 

    Medical Officers are in charge of the House Officers as well. Thus, if any pitfalls were to occur, of course we do get scolded but they are the ones who get reprimanded as well. I’ve lost count of the times when the medical officers have backed me up. Although I do know that, that is their duty but albeit the responsibilities and the stress, I’ve experienced it first hand multiple times when they would take the fall instead when it comes to answering the specialists.

    There are times when I do feel their anger were uncalled for. However, most of the time I understand that it mainly stems from tiredness. The patience really wears thin and snaps easily when there is lack of proper rest. 

    A lot is expected of them from the specialists and on top of that, taking care of us, House Officers too and teaching us what we do not know while trusting the patient’s care into our hands while they are off to help out in a different place. They are always a call away even if we are placed in the night shift. Thus, should there be any issues, they are always nearby and there.

    Yet, after work, after the tiring day and issues that occur in ward, they return home to their families and loved ones and try to go about their life, only to return and repeat it again the following day.

    Some might say, well, it is their duty isn’t it? I’ve heard it before.

    It is true and personally I feel that we as House Officers, although we are tired, and on top of that being tested emotionally, they are even more tired. 

    Thus, if there is anything at all that stems from this article, it is my deep and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards the Medical Officers, which are rarely said.

    My dear readers, if you are beginning your journey as a House Officer or is currently going through your housemanship or internship journey, have faith, patience and to always remember to be kind. Remember that as House Officers, we serve to ease the burdens of the Medical Officers on top of learning on the job, for we will one day take their place. 

    A fellow colleague always mentions this sentence while I’m in my Surgical Posting, “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want them to do unto you”.

    This wise line by Confucius has a special place in my heart and I hope it does for you as well. As you become more senior and familiar with the work at hand as well as build good relationships with your superiors, always remember to be humble and kind.

    Do not let cockiness overcome you nor be easily angered when a fellow junior makes a mistake or asks for guidance. 

    We were all once in their shoes as well.

    Always remember to take care of yourselves first, so you can serve others best.

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  26. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

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    “You Guys Are Angels”

    This may be a biased statement and it differs according to the individual’s experience. Thus, although I do know of the controversies I may ignite. I am merely saying this out of my own firsthand experiences and as mentioned before, each person’s experience differs greatly.

    MOs, short for Medical Officers.

    First of all, I don’t know how do you guys (medical officers) do it, pulling through an oncall shift, just to return for another oncall duty the following day after postcall. Perhaps it is because during my current batch, we have shifted fully to the “shift system”. Thus, we have yet to experience the “oncall” system which was experienced by the older house officer batches. 

    I am in awe and I appreciate the determination and discipline that goes with it. Most of the time when an oncall medical officer is on duty, they solely handle the referrals from emergency or ward and sometimes both. This goes on from the start of that day till the following morning and after which they would have to help out in clinics during their postcall, wards or even in operating theatres (OT).

    Most of the time, they are alone unless they are lucky enough to have a “tagger”. Thus it is them, the house officer, the registrar and the specialist that forms the oncall team.

    That is if they are oncall. In the wards, they rely on the house officers to carry out the active joblists, to take the bloods, request necessary scans, to resuscitate the patient first and inform if there are any acute issues and to carry out the morning, evening and oncall reviews while they are in the clinics or operating theatres or helping out in other places.

    I used to think that once we have completed housemanship, life will be better. However, after observing my medical officers and registrars, it does not actually get better, the stress is on another level, the responsibilities increases yet they pull through it with jokes and smiles. I used to think that, perhaps they have gotten used to it. On the other hand, I’m still struggling. 

    Medical Officers are in charge of the House Officers as well. Thus, if any pitfalls were to occur, of course we do get scolded but they are the ones who get reprimanded as well. I’ve lost count of the times when the medical officers have backed me up. Although I do know that, that is their duty but albeit the responsibilities and the stress, I’ve experienced it first hand multiple times when they would take the fall instead when it comes to answering the specialists.

    There are times when I do feel their anger were uncalled for. However, most of the time I understand that it mainly stems from tiredness. The patience really wears thin and snaps easily when there is lack of proper rest. 

    A lot is expected of them from the specialists and on top of that, taking care of us, House Officers too and teaching us what we do not know while trusting the patient’s care into our hands while they are off to help out in a different place. They are always a call away even if we are placed in the night shift. Thus, should there be any issues, they are always nearby and there.

    Yet, after work, after the tiring day and issues that occur in ward, they return home to their families and loved ones and try to go about their life, only to return and repeat it again the following day.

    Some might say, well, it is their duty isn’t it? I’ve heard it before.

    It is true and personally I feel that we as House Officers, although we are tired, and on top of that being tested emotionally, they are even more tired. 

    Thus, if there is anything at all that stems from this article, it is my deep and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards the Medical Officers, which are rarely said.

    My dear readers, if you are beginning your journey as a House Officer or is currently going through your housemanship or internship journey, have faith, patience and to always remember to be kind. Remember that as House Officers, we serve to ease the burdens of the Medical Officers on top of learning on the job, for we will one day take their place. 

    A fellow colleague always mentions this sentence while I’m in my Surgical Posting, “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want them to do unto you”.

    This wise line by Confucius has a special place in my heart and I hope it does for you as well. As you become more senior and familiar with the work at hand as well as build good relationships with your superiors, always remember to be humble and kind.

    Do not let cockiness overcome you nor be easily angered when a fellow junior makes a mistake or asks for guidance. 

    We were all once in their shoes as well.

    Always remember to take care of yourselves first, so you can serve others best.

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  27. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    In my previous article, I have talked about my experience as an EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer.

    The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) is a separate clinic of its own. Usually patients with other underlying issues comes in for follow up here and most of the time, it is combined with the Medical team. The operating hours are on weekdays from 9am till 12pm and 2pm till 5pm.

    The joblists for ANSC is similar to that of EPAU. The patients over here will come in for scan and the medical officers are in charge of screening and scanning the patients. After which, the patients will go to their allocated specialists.

    The job of the House Officer?

    Our job is merely to record down scan findings or to call the patients or to take their blood or fill up blood requests forms if needed. There are instances whereby we need to request certain radiological tests or to get an outpatient appointment.

    But that’s about it actually. The good thing about EPAU and ANSC is that we do get lunch breaks. Thus, it is something I always looked forward to.

    Usually in the afternoon, it is a different clinic. Most of the time I would stay behind. Mainly because once we are done with the clinics, we are expected to return to Labour Ward and help out since our working hours are till 7pm. Thus, I try my best to delay my return to the labour ward for as long as possible.

    My experience as a House Officer in both the EPAU and ANSC were both enjoyable and fun.

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  28. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    In my previous article, I have talked about my experience as an EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer.

    The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) is a separate clinic of its own. Usually patients with other underlying issues comes in for follow up here and most of the time, it is combined with the Medical team. The operating hours are on weekdays from 9am till 12pm and 2pm till 5pm.

    The joblists for ANSC is similar to that of EPAU. The patients over here will come in for scan and the medical officers are in charge of screening and scanning the patients. After which, the patients will go to their allocated specialists.

    The job of the House Officer?

    Our job is merely to record down scan findings or to call the patients or to take their blood or fill up blood requests forms if needed. There are instances whereby we need to request certain radiological tests or to get an outpatient appointment.

    But that’s about it actually. The good thing about EPAU and ANSC is that we do get lunch breaks. Thus, it is something I always looked forward to.

    Usually in the afternoon, it is a different clinic. Most of the time I would stay behind. Mainly because once we are done with the clinics, we are expected to return to Labour Ward and help out since our working hours are till 7pm. Thus, I try my best to delay my return to the labour ward for as long as possible.

    My experience as a House Officer in both the EPAU and ANSC were both enjoyable and fun.

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  29. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    In my previous article, I have talked about my experience as an EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer.

    The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) is a separate clinic of its own. Usually patients with other underlying issues comes in for follow up here and most of the time, it is combined with the Medical team. The operating hours are on weekdays from 9am till 12pm and 2pm till 5pm.

    The joblists for ANSC is similar to that of EPAU. The patients over here will come in for scan and the medical officers are in charge of screening and scanning the patients. After which, the patients will go to their allocated specialists.

    The job of the House Officer?

    Our job is merely to record down scan findings or to call the patients or to take their blood or fill up blood requests forms if needed. There are instances whereby we need to request certain radiological tests or to get an outpatient appointment.

    But that’s about it actually. The good thing about EPAU and ANSC is that we do get lunch breaks. Thus, it is something I always looked forward to.

    Usually in the afternoon, it is a different clinic. Most of the time I would stay behind. Mainly because once we are done with the clinics, we are expected to return to Labour Ward and help out since our working hours are till 7pm. Thus, I try my best to delay my return to the labour ward for as long as possible.

    My experience as a House Officer in both the EPAU and ANSC were both enjoyable and fun.

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    #antenatal #Articles #Blog #blogging #dailyprompt1863 #dailyprompt1897 #dailyprompt1903 #dailyprompt1904 #dailyprompt1905 #dailyprompt1906 #dailyprompt1907 #dailyprompt1908 #dailyprompt1910 #dailyprompt1911 #dailyprompt1912 #doctor #gynaecology #houseOfficer #housemanship #Malaysia #medical #Medicine #oG #obstetrics #postnatal #writing

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  30. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    In my previous article, I have talked about my experience as an EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer.

    The ANSC (Antenatal Specialist Clinic) is a separate clinic of its own. Usually patients with other underlying issues comes in for follow up here and most of the time, it is combined with the Medical team. The operating hours are on weekdays from 9am till 12pm and 2pm till 5pm.

    The joblists for ANSC is similar to that of EPAU. The patients over here will come in for scan and the medical officers are in charge of screening and scanning the patients. After which, the patients will go to their allocated specialists.

    The job of the House Officer?

    Our job is merely to record down scan findings or to call the patients or to take their blood or fill up blood requests forms if needed. There are instances whereby we need to request certain radiological tests or to get an outpatient appointment.

    But that’s about it actually. The good thing about EPAU and ANSC is that we do get lunch breaks. Thus, it is something I always looked forward to.

    Usually in the afternoon, it is a different clinic. Most of the time I would stay behind. Mainly because once we are done with the clinics, we are expected to return to Labour Ward and help out since our working hours are till 7pm. Thus, I try my best to delay my return to the labour ward for as long as possible.

    My experience as a House Officer in both the EPAU and ANSC were both enjoyable and fun.

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  31. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being the EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    EPAU of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit is like working in a clinic. Before I begin, allow me to express how much I absolutely love it when I am allocated as the “EPAU House Officer” for the day.

    The hospital that I am practicing in is Hospital Umum Sarawak otherwise known as Sarawak General Hospital.

    The working hours as an EPAU HO is from 8am till 5pm, with a lunch break from 12pm till 2pm. This is then followed by the continuation of work from 2pm till about 5pm.

    Most of the cases seen here are patients who go for follow up most likely due to foetal growth restriction (FGR) or cases referred from Klinik Kesihatan. There are some cases whereby the gestation is yet to be seen in utero likely because it is too early but the pregnancy test appears positive, hence they are on follow up for scan of gestational viability after a week or two. In terms of gynae cases, most of the patients that come in are impending miscarriages or patients who have miscarriage but are on follow up to check on their B-hCG.

    As an EPAU house officer, our duty is to first screen through the cases that comes in. As I mentioned before, some cases are referred while some are on follow-up.

    Thus, we will screen through by writing their age followed by their gestation and parity and finally, any relevant antenatal history.

    After we are done screening, we help out with writing the scan findings, calling the patients or helping to take bloods.

    There’s not much that needs to be done actually but on certain days whereby the patient load is tremendous, it can get extremely busy.

    However, being an EPAU house officer is a good experience and a good change of scene especially if you’ve been allocated to the ward always.

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  32. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being the EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    EPAU of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit is like working in a clinic. Before I begin, allow me to express how much I absolutely love it when I am allocated as the “EPAU House Officer” for the day.

    The hospital that I am practicing in is Hospital Umum Sarawak otherwise known as Sarawak General Hospital.

    The working hours as an EPAU HO is from 8am till 5pm, with a lunch break from 12pm till 2pm. This is then followed by the continuation of work from 2pm till about 5pm.

    Most of the cases seen here are patients who go for follow up most likely due to foetal growth restriction (FGR) or cases referred from Klinik Kesihatan. There are some cases whereby the gestation is yet to be seen in utero likely because it is too early but the pregnancy test appears positive, hence they are on follow up for scan of gestational viability after a week or two. In terms of gynae cases, most of the patients that come in are impending miscarriages or patients who have miscarriage but are on follow up to check on their B-hCG.

    As an EPAU house officer, our duty is to first screen through the cases that comes in. As I mentioned before, some cases are referred while some are on follow-up.

    Thus, we will screen through by writing their age followed by their gestation and parity and finally, any relevant antenatal history.

    After we are done screening, we help out with writing the scan findings, calling the patients or helping to take bloods.

    There’s not much that needs to be done actually but on certain days whereby the patient load is tremendous, it can get extremely busy.

    However, being an EPAU house officer is a good experience and a good change of scene especially if you’ve been allocated to the ward always.

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  33. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being the EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    EPAU of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit is like working in a clinic. Before I begin, allow me to express how much I absolutely love it when I am allocated as the “EPAU House Officer” for the day.

    The hospital that I am practicing in is Hospital Umum Sarawak otherwise known as Sarawak General Hospital.

    The working hours as an EPAU HO is from 8am till 5pm, with a lunch break from 12pm till 2pm. This is then followed by the continuation of work from 2pm till about 5pm.

    Most of the cases seen here are patients who go for follow up most likely due to foetal growth restriction (FGR) or cases referred from Klinik Kesihatan. There are some cases whereby the gestation is yet to be seen in utero likely because it is too early but the pregnancy test appears positive, hence they are on follow up for scan of gestational viability after a week or two. In terms of gynae cases, most of the patients that come in are impending miscarriages or patients who have miscarriage but are on follow up to check on their B-hCG.

    As an EPAU house officer, our duty is to first screen through the cases that comes in. As I mentioned before, some cases are referred while some are on follow-up.

    Thus, we will screen through by writing their age followed by their gestation and parity and finally, any relevant antenatal history.

    After we are done screening, we help out with writing the scan findings, calling the patients or helping to take bloods.

    There’s not much that needs to be done actually but on certain days whereby the patient load is tremendous, it can get extremely busy.

    However, being an EPAU house officer is a good experience and a good change of scene especially if you’ve been allocated to the ward always.

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  34. The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] ·

    Being the EPAU (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit) House Officer – Housemanship Diaries

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    EPAU of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit is like working in a clinic. Before I begin, allow me to express how much I absolutely love it when I am allocated as the “EPAU House Officer” for the day.

    The hospital that I am practicing in is Hospital Umum Sarawak otherwise known as Sarawak General Hospital.

    The working hours as an EPAU HO is from 8am till 5pm, with a lunch break from 12pm till 2pm. This is then followed by the continuation of work from 2pm till about 5pm.

    Most of the cases seen here are patients who go for follow up most likely due to foetal growth restriction (FGR) or cases referred from Klinik Kesihatan. There are some cases whereby the gestation is yet to be seen in utero likely because it is too early but the pregnancy test appears positive, hence they are on follow up for scan of gestational viability after a week or two. In terms of gynae cases, most of the patients that come in are impending miscarriages or patients who have miscarriage but are on follow up to check on their B-hCG.

    As an EPAU house officer, our duty is to first screen through the cases that comes in. As I mentioned before, some cases are referred while some are on follow-up.

    Thus, we will screen through by writing their age followed by their gestation and parity and finally, any relevant antenatal history.

    After we are done screening, we help out with writing the scan findings, calling the patients or helping to take bloods.

    There’s not much that needs to be done actually but on certain days whereby the patient load is tremendous, it can get extremely busy.

    However, being an EPAU house officer is a good experience and a good change of scene especially if you’ve been allocated to the ward always.

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  35. Inside the Red Head's Head @[email protected] ·
    Daily writing prompt Describe one positive change you have made in your life. View all responses

    This is easy. The single most positive change I have made in my life was agreeing to meet Jen in person, back in April 2007. That meeting lead to us dating, which lead to us moving in together (the anniversary of which is next week), which lead to me popping the question and her (thankfully) saying yes, which lead to us getting married, which lead to every good thing that’s happened in my life since then. If that isn’t a positive change then I don’t know what is!

    In second place behind Jen and all of the family positivity that came with falling madly in love and sharing my life with her… it’s a distant second, but still second, is my weight loss surgery. Here’s an example. Last night I had to carry a bunch of things from the dining room and the living room downstairs into the cellar storage space. I think I made two or three trips in total. Had I done that two years ago I would have been ruined for hours. One trip to the cellar and back would have left me short of breath with huge back and leg pain. Just carrying all of my massive weight around was painful and difficult and awful and I was constantly in a state of wondering whether or not the next step was going to kill me. It was a pretty bad way to live. I was useless. I couldn’t do anything without having to stop after a minute or so and rest to get my wind and my strength back.

    Now, two years removed from the gastric bypass? If Jen needs me to do something, I can do it. Back pain and leg pain are still a thing, but I can do 100 times more before they start creeping up on me, and they are never as bad as they were before. As for shortness of breath? I have to really kick my own ass for that to ever happen now. Physically speaking, I am living in a new world. I can’t believe how different I feel. Sure it’s been a difficult process. Hell, I had all sorts of stomach issues over the last week alone. I have to be extra careful about what I eat and how I eat it and when I eat it and all of that. I have to keep track of everything that goes into my stomach (though I am starting to wonder if I still need to track it as closely as I do, though I do find that keeping tabs on everything is good from a mental well being stand point. Also, I am a lifelong stats geek so it works on that level too) and that stresses me out sometimes. It’s a difficult road, but the results can’t be denied. I feel so much better now. Healthcare wise, that’s the biggest positive change. It’s still a distant second behind meeting Jen though. A far distant second.

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/04/10/positive-changes/

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