Friday, May 1, 2009

Busy, Busy, Busy x3

Still struggling with my subspecialty rotation. Time is not enough, too many patients (20-30 patients daily by me alone, the only medical officer)to cover and many paper work to do (Discharge summary of every patient, procedure note, referral letter, memo, etc.) Life is even worse when I'm on call that day and post call later. No post call off in my deparment as there is always not enough doctors in service. (Except Anesthetist MO can have a FULL DAY OFF after on call, SO ENVY!  :(  ) Seriously considering to go back hospital to settle my paper workk during weekend. But, how is my life? Where is the quality of life? Sigh.... Basically now working from 6.30am till 6.30pm now every day (12 hours x 5= 60 hours per week + 1-2 On call Per week ). I just realized that I become easily agitated and irritable. Sigh again. Lucky that my parents are still very healthy and can take care of themselves. Otherwise it would be very sad that I spend most of my time looking after others parents but neglect my own. Seriously don't think that this type of life is reasonable. Anyway, the good thing is, I really learn alot from this rotation, both theory and practical procedure and it does help me to become a better doctor. 
Well, another 6 weeks to go.......