Yay!I finished my Psychiatry posting last week. The 6th week was one hell of a torture from trying to complete my log book to finishing the case history and yet still having to go to the hospitals. And Murphy's Law has to come in play as that week was probably my most interesting week out of the whole 6 weeks but I could not enjoy it fully as was trying to complete everything else. It wasnt all procrastination, I could have finished some of it earlier but well...The last day was just horrible..Arghhh..I am very happy having my slow heart beat as that day my heart was just pounding and pounding, rushing from Middlemore after my cat to hand in the log book to Auckland. One good thing was I did well for my CAT. Thanks to the format James gave me..One happy outcome at least.
Well the weekend and the past few days have been busy with setting up the new house. I am moving into a house in Royal Oak (about 15mins drive from where I live now) with James, Bee Ling and Kee Ping. Its a nice house mostly furished but with minor faults that is unnnoticeable on the first look. Slowly making it more homey and to suit our style. I will put up pictures when its all ready:)
ED!!!!Emergency Medicine is very interesting. I quite like it actually. Its all fast and quick. Patient comes in...Assessment done if patient is serious or not ...investigations....treatment depending on urgency....either discharge once better or refer to other specialities....
And me being a night bird, the night shift suits me fine. I went in yesterday from 4pm till 12 am and did not find a single moment where I had to find something else to do which is exactly the way I like it. :) And there are no reports to write or log books to fill in. Just small topics to cover with some background reading and observation. Hopefully this 2 weeks go smoothly and I enjoy this run. Need something like this especially after Psych.
And yup I am very free thats why found time to update the blog..Hahah.. :)
Psychiatry is just different. Especially right after doing Gen Surg..it’s a whole 180o turn the other direction. As it was kind of my first exposure to psyc illnesses, was very blur at start. I do know a bit more now but there still heaps moreto go. I realised a disease is diagnosed based mainly on the signs or symptoms which can be masked or hidden by the patient. Diagnosis and management is hugely based on the feedback from the patient or family. It’s a very interesting field but with lots of grey area. Slow paced though with nice working hours. Will write more about it when I end the run in 2 weeks. Need to finish up the log book and do my CAT.
It’s a stale post as I am finishing my Psychiatry run in 2 weeks but just had to say how much I enjoyed the whole experience. I had been attached to the Head, Neck, Breast and Endocrine team and learnt lots there thanks to the doctors in that team. Stayed on call a couple of nights till 10 plus pm but loved every bit of it. Highlights were: doing a few sutures on a patient and holding the camera for a laparoscopic appendicectomy. Can’t wait to do this run again.
Also had my first CAT presentation. It went okay I suppose but my vascular consultants are just too nice. Lots to improve for my next presentation definitely.
POGS Book(Little Green Book of Hell)- well being brillant at procrastinatingas usual , I had to burn the midnight oil finishing up the histories in the book which took longer than expected. I know I always say I have learnt my lesson but I think this time I really did. It was pure torture rushing to finish it!!!
Overall Gen Surg: 9/10 :)
Also had my first CAT presentation. It went okay I suppose but my vascular consultants are just too nice. Lots to improve for my next presentation definitely.
POGS Book(Little Green Book of Hell)- well being brillant at procrastinatingas usual , I had to burn the midnight oil finishing up the histories in the book which took longer than expected. I know I always say I have learnt my lesson but I think this time I really did. It was pure torture rushing to finish it!!!
Overall Gen Surg: 9/10 :)
This post was meant to be up weeks ago but just got caught up doing other things and did not have time to blog..(like choosing a car)
Will just keep it a short post with more pictures.
The next day after Dad arrived; we drove down to Rotorua and stayed there for 2 nights. Visited the Thermal Village one afternoon. Just had a nice relaxing time. Rotorua is a very nice place. Small quaint town..loved the row of restaurants especially at night with the lights. The lake was right in front of the hotel and the view was amazing. Next time must drive up to Taupo and also go for the hot water spa.
On our way back, stopped over at Mata-Mata to visit some family friends. Mata-Mata is the town where Lord of the Rings was filmed. We had to go for the Hobbiton tour to see The Shire. (what was left of it anyway). The place was scenic with hills and valleys. Tried imagining Gandalf and Frodo walking there.. But many of the structures have been taken apart and only few of the hobbit holes remain as the property is actually owned by a family. Interesting tour nevertheless
The rest of the stay was just filled with going out around Auckland and eating good food and of course shopping for souveniers.. I really enjoyed his stay here and will be looking forward to the coming visits that my parents are going to make.. :)
Will just keep it a short post with more pictures.
The next day after Dad arrived; we drove down to Rotorua and stayed there for 2 nights. Visited the Thermal Village one afternoon. Just had a nice relaxing time. Rotorua is a very nice place. Small quaint town..loved the row of restaurants especially at night with the lights. The lake was right in front of the hotel and the view was amazing. Next time must drive up to Taupo and also go for the hot water spa.
On our way back, stopped over at Mata-Mata to visit some family friends. Mata-Mata is the town where Lord of the Rings was filmed. We had to go for the Hobbiton tour to see The Shire. (what was left of it anyway). The place was scenic with hills and valleys. Tried imagining Gandalf and Frodo walking there.. But many of the structures have been taken apart and only few of the hobbit holes remain as the property is actually owned by a family. Interesting tour nevertheless
The rest of the stay was just filled with going out around Auckland and eating good food and of course shopping for souveniers.. I really enjoyed his stay here and will be looking forward to the coming visits that my parents are going to make.. :)
ps: Forgot to mention the package of goodies my dad brought. The main thing was the muruku, the sweet my grandfather made and the chocolates my dad brought!!!Yummy
The row of restaurants
The view of Lake Rotorua
Me in front of the lake
The Geyser at the Thermal Village
Maori Cultural Dance
At the Hobbiton Movie Set
The remaining Hobbit Holes
Lake where Bilbo's birthday party was held.
At Bibo's house..Bag End
View from inside Bilbo's house
The window where Gandalf catches Sam eavesdropping.
Can you spot me???
Bottle feeding the lambs..they were so greedy.
The cute lambie..
The Geyser at the Thermal Village
Maori Cultural Dance
At the Hobbiton Movie Set
The remaining Hobbit Holes
Lake where Bilbo's birthday party was held. 
At Bibo's house..Bag End
View from inside Bilbo's house 
The window where Gandalf catches Sam eavesdropping. 
Can you spot me???
Bottle feeding the lambs..they were so greedy.
The cute lambie..
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