tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post7741915581910633226..comments2024-03-22T13:04:44.760+05:30Comments on NOSTALGIC MOMENTS: Life as a doctor---The Hippocratic OathPrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-5752590166144481622013-03-08T15:04:14.867+05:302013-03-08T15:04:14.867+05:30A bow to you doc for this well-written post. For s...A bow to you doc for this well-written post. For sure, your writing is as superb as your medical skill. Carry on sharing your awesome write-ups.NYK eCigshttp://www.nykecigs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-28478436181902117472012-03-17T10:47:03.892+05:302012-03-17T10:47:03.892+05:30Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!I admit I am reading this late.But I am glad I read it.It was an amazing read and brilliantly inspiring.:-) Respect...Rahulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978139164983441198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-61959885495068883432012-02-17T12:44:57.605+05:302012-02-17T12:44:57.605+05:30being a doctor myself i could relate to every sing...being a doctor myself i could relate to every single detail of your note . . very well penned . . and congrats on your prize :)Malinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593484251880193308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-45870881149821969542012-02-10T12:03:06.442+05:302012-02-10T12:03:06.442+05:30@ vicky dada
hahaha...i wish i could be that intim...@ vicky dada<br />hahaha...i wish i could be that intimidating.<br />That would be fun!!! :DPrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-57998037421642681382012-02-08T15:13:00.838+05:302012-02-08T15:13:00.838+05:30I guess 'sarkit' was already around there,...I guess 'sarkit' was already around there, but in the form of Dessai's relative.. who spoke to bhau instead of bhai. The funny sarkits of reel life become the evil sidekicks in real life.. <br /><br />Final note - when I pictured that scene of you in the fiery mood putting Dessai in 'Desspair', I saw it like one of those Roadies auditions. ha haVNPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218319937302778995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-7974186928130523882012-02-08T10:34:57.558+05:302012-02-08T10:34:57.558+05:30@ vicky dada
LOL!!! no wayyy...
In that scenario, ...@ vicky dada<br />LOL!!! no wayyy...<br />In that scenario, Mr Dattatray Dessai was more of a potential candidate for 'one tight slap' (if only...sigh!) <br />so 'jaadu ki jhappi' was out of the question---even munna bhai would be forced to adhere to circuit's advice :DPrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-33053525708378680312012-02-07T21:47:43.588+05:302012-02-07T21:47:43.588+05:30Thanks for the detailed reply, doctor. I glossed o...Thanks for the detailed reply, doctor. I glossed over the medical details as it seems greek-latin to me. <br /><br />On a flip side - maybe you could have tried some Munnabhai MBBS style. What would be the impact of a 'jaadu ki jhappi' on Mr.Dessai, I wonder? But anyways, that wouldn't have made it to the KFC contest though.. :)VNPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218319937302778995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-39249753720228583152012-02-07T21:34:02.865+05:302012-02-07T21:34:02.865+05:30@ vicky dada
Firstly, welcome to my space...and th...@ vicky dada<br />Firstly, welcome to my space...and thanks for commenting :)<br /><br />Your question is totally valid.But in this particular case, Mr Gangaram was diagnosed with falciparum malaria---his hb had dropped to 4%...he was in an altered state of consciousness---the fatal results of which could very well be metabolic complications include hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis, lactic acidaemia and electrolyte imbalance---which could cost the patient his life if not attended to in an intensive care unit.<br /><br />Shifting the patient to the ICU was not only important for the monitering aspect but also had a crucial role to play in the management---exchange transfusion, electrolyte therapy can be better undertaken...The respiratory distress can be better managed etc--so much so that even the dialysis unit (in case of renal failure posed as complication) is linked with the ICU and not to the general ward.<br />As for the nurse option, ours being a Govt setting---transferring an ICU nurse (who is much more experienced in that area of expertise) to the general ward would pose a problem since we would have to replace her with a nurse from the general ward (the limitations of a Govt hospital).<br /><br />I agree that the issue could have been much worse had there been multiple critical patients and just one single available bed---like i said, that is when medical judgement comes in the picture..But somehow making the best of the situation is an art known most to those with limited resources.<br />Where there is the will to treat, there is often a way to cure :)Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-50111787622979563282012-02-07T20:31:46.493+05:302012-02-07T20:31:46.493+05:30Very Important Patient - was truly awesome. Given ...Very Important Patient - was truly awesome. Given its spontaniety and punch, I would say its a masterpiece. I should say.. Very Intelligent, Priyanka (VIP)!<br /><br />I will make a note to come back to your blog, whenever possible.<br /><br />BTW, just a passing thought. In the event that Dessai didn't vacate, could you have pursued alternate options to take care of Mr.Gangaaram? The real purpose of shifting him to ICU to give him a better monitoring right? Why not the nurse who monitors the ICU monitor Gangaaram in the general ward itself? Dessai doesn't need any monitoring so slight shift of focus wouldn't affect him. The reason I say this is because of two reasons, one, not all VIPs could be so understanding and you will be forced to look for alternate options, and two, what if there are multiple Gangaaram cases at the same time? Whom will you keep in ICU and whom will you ignore?VNPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218319937302778995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-21505568996663522592012-02-01T10:24:03.543+05:302012-02-01T10:24:03.543+05:30@ Ugich Konitari
I am glad you stumbled upon my sp...@ Ugich Konitari<br />I am glad you stumbled upon my space and am really flattered by your kind words :)<br />thankyou and seeya around!Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-29505797683190715172012-01-25T08:29:35.202+05:302012-01-25T08:29:35.202+05:30I've seen this kind of behaviour. And am fed u...I've seen this kind of behaviour. And am fed up of reading about VIP fake chest pains and hiding ICCU's as I call them . Very proud of what you did, and may your tribe increase. Bravo, we need more docs like you ....<br /><br />Please do consider compiling your doctor-experience posts into some kind of book. You write wonderfully well ....<br /><br />And I am so glad I chanced upon your post first thing this morning....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-17003462054740464162012-01-20T11:06:17.460+05:302012-01-20T11:06:17.460+05:30@ sameera
It was a small yet proud moment of coura...@ sameera<br />It was a small yet proud moment of courage :)Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-53816695172924254122012-01-19T09:13:23.462+05:302012-01-19T09:13:23.462+05:30Bravo! That was so inspiring. Congratulations :)Bravo! That was so inspiring. Congratulations :)Sameera Ansarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249126041067834608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-42615525097345636742012-01-16T10:06:33.819+05:302012-01-16T10:06:33.819+05:30@ Prabhavati
Thanks dear.
I wish for a world in wh...@ Prabhavati<br />Thanks dear.<br />I wish for a world in which every single person takes a stand against the basic injustice to human rights.<br />Sometimes a lot is at stake and we are forced to back out...but at the end of the day, happy is the man who can sleep a guiltless night :)Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-5050507382952678842012-01-16T10:01:09.015+05:302012-01-16T10:01:09.015+05:30@ Rosh
Well, im sure you would have done pretty mu...@ Rosh<br />Well, im sure you would have done pretty much the same thing in a similar situation.<br />Im not someone who can be easily provoked.But sometimes the injustice just gets to you.and you are forced to take a stand.<br /><br />All the best to you too :)Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-17696148174424641352012-01-16T09:58:58.594+05:302012-01-16T09:58:58.594+05:30@ Tanmay
Thankyou :)
I agree with you---eventually...@ Tanmay<br />Thankyou :)<br />I agree with you---eventually, all that matters is being able to meet the eyes of the one in the looking glass.Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-70099456952323884332012-01-16T09:57:17.654+05:302012-01-16T09:57:17.654+05:30@ Pradnya
Thanks pradnya.Im flattered that you rea...@ Pradnya<br />Thanks pradnya.Im flattered that you read me :)Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-45401428256319231102012-01-16T09:55:56.672+05:302012-01-16T09:55:56.672+05:30@ Kunal
thanks kunal :)
///...nothing feels like ...@ Kunal<br />thanks kunal :)<br /><br />///...nothing feels like speaking up for what one believes in and standing up to it..///<br /><br />I totally second that feeling.<br /><br />Its great to have you drop by here.Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-77354759271474221352012-01-16T09:53:36.158+05:302012-01-16T09:53:36.158+05:30@ Blasphemous Aesthete
thankyou...and yes, it did ...@ Blasphemous Aesthete<br />thankyou...and yes, it did feel good standing up for what what i believed in and living the true meaning of the Hippocratic Oath we doctors promise to adhere to :)<br />In fact, even though we cross our heart and hope to stick by it on Grad day, that was the actual day i promised to abide by it all my life---the first step had been taken...Prihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023126998314268275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-90333986279219911102012-01-13T12:45:00.073+05:302012-01-13T12:45:00.073+05:30hi,well done pri...
Happy to see some nice doctors...hi,well done pri...<br />Happy to see some nice doctors like you.I met one such person like you few years back.<br /><br />you have done a wonderful job...<br />All the best for the contest...Prabhavathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896918573416384680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-59640747817063496192012-01-12T18:16:52.988+05:302012-01-12T18:16:52.988+05:30i know i wouldnt have that much guts.. good for ya...i know i wouldnt have that much guts.. good for ya :) and all the bestDr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-5308360722502893842012-01-11T21:21:50.975+05:302012-01-11T21:21:50.975+05:30That's a great act. Being true to oneself is t...That's a great act. Being true to oneself is the bravest act in my opinion. Wonderfully narrated. Loved it thoroughly.Tanmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05342457728508357508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-31716365342336474392012-01-11T10:17:23.015+05:302012-01-11T10:17:23.015+05:30It left me spell bound. Felt like i read an excerp...It left me spell bound. Felt like i read an excerpt from a novel :) amazing story and intriguing story telling.must say i loved it<br />Kudos :)Pradnyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-32183363250277237602012-01-10T21:28:12.034+05:302012-01-10T21:28:12.034+05:30First I thought, I was reading fiction..but from t...First I thought, I was reading fiction..but from the comments, I can see that it is not the case...<br /><br />And I am so happy it isn't a fiction...well done..and Bravo...nothing feels like speaking up for what one believes in and standing up to it..<br /><br />Cheers!!Kunalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801232027548934686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16896474.post-2065217911932232402012-01-10T19:01:16.011+05:302012-01-10T19:01:16.011+05:30Good job doctor! You saved the face of doctors. It...Good job doctor! You saved the face of doctors. It is a tough job handling life and death on one side and authoritarian pressure on the other, that too when the former is more crucial, as it always is. <br />To stand your ground is necessary, and you did. <br />Bravo!<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br />Blasphemous AestheteBlasphemous Aesthetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417596461540852006noreply@blogger.com