My day in Hospital
I have been working for 9 months, in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, my hometown. Working is just like a photostate machine, printing the same pages all the day, working at 8am, back at 5pm, and sometime later than that. I have promised myself, no way to post any blogs regarding my work, it’s really tiring working all day, no point saying out again.
Once, i think i float in the middle of the sea, knowing nothing about what should i do as a hospital pharmacist. Can i change patients’ mindset that i’m not merely a drug dispenser? Can i stop the patients from thanking us as "doctor" for providing great counselling? Can i make doctor to accept my present in ward?
Day passed day, i face pembantu farmasi, houseman doctors, nurses, MO, specialist and staff in hospital. Everyone is different. Doctor, yes, has started to appreciate my help in ward, but still there are some who ignore us pharmacist. I would say one arrogant specialist, Dr. Sharanpal, a mix blood indian who is too proud and look down on me, saying that "Do u think u are smarter than a medical officer?" when i voice out my opinions regarding allopurinol’s side effect. (in my mind, i would say, yes, im better in term of manner…haha) Specialists in HTAA are humble, like Dr How, Dr Kuan, Dr Ijaz, Dr Ahlam and so on, they are willing to teach and listen. except this special one. MO and HO too, we complement each other well. Thanks to everyone!!! and my senior pharmacist, Ms Tan, ms. Beh, ms. Cheong etc…my best friend’s Wen, in supporting me!
Giving counselling, helping doctor in little petty things (suggest alternatives, dosage, side effect info, translation etc) make up my day. I enjoy having ward round. I think i have found my way out. I appreciate myself in my position, this is great, i look forward to doing more. ^^
