Sunday, 14 October 2007
silly patients
As the year goes on, i am finding that i am getting sick of spending 90% of my time on 10% of perth's population who land themselves in hospital simply because they did something dumb. The trouble i have with these pts is firstly i think what's the point in treating them if they'll be discharged and they'll continue doing stupid stuff and as a result be back in hospital within a year...and the cycle goes on...Secondly, i figure that my time would be much better spent on those pts who can't help being admitted to hospital. I am probably being too judgemental, but does anyone else ever feel like this???
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Nicki, unfortunately silly people often end up in hospitals. I too have would say that they often account for a good proportion of my case load on certain wards in particular. It sounds like you are getting tired of treating your patients whether they be silly or not(as a few of us are at this time of year). Not only is it difficult to consistently show concern for these silly patients, but listening to them and providing them with advice may get tiring too. May i suggest you take a good break before considering your options for next year, you may find you have a change of heart towards this profession (or not). Best of luck either way
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