Archive for July, 2009

on patient mortality at Macha:

Monday, July 13th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

I was having some serious anxiety about reporting for duty at the hospital at the beginning of last week because I was losing so many patients.  In the states, I have taken care of patients that later died, but it is usually one ...

on prescribing antibiotics:

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

AFter one week working at Macha I am feeling very humble.  I have so much to learn still.  I am supervised, but I only get input about my medical decisions if I ask for it.  Otherwise, I am seeing my ...

on why i need this blog:

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I have decided that this blog should be where I record for myself and others who come after me some of the more clinical and professional experiences that I have at Macha.  I already write about day-to-day life in my ...