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"The student begins with the patient, continues with the patient, and
ends his studies with the patient, using books and lectures as tools,
as means to an end." -- Sir William Osler, Aequanimitas, 1905

Days at E.N.T 16/12 to 30/12

What I learnt in e.n.t is very much interesting. Its true that our interest provokes their interest to teach us something. Everyone is busy in today’s world, finding some free time in such a situation is sometimes rewarding for us. The most important lesson I learnt from the e.n.t department is to do things honestly and find justification in every action what you do. The lesson learnt from experience of our professors is most valuable thing in this profession, esp. in prescribing the medications – finding reason in writing the basic medicines like amoxicillin and ampicillin and not going for the costly ones of the cephalosporin generation. Another lesson learnt is the way of handling med reps and not falling prey to their offers. Use words and body actions seldom in front of them. Don’t let them study us. There’s always place for such true doctors in this world.

From the emergency point of view, 2 things I faced in casualty dept is foreign bodies and hypertensive epistaxis. Active involvement in such situations will make you capable of dealing such problems confidently later. I also understood that a patient in casualty is the most demanding person – a thoughtful evaluation from our part is necessary before sending the patient for any investigation. Altogether it was a wonderful experience. Had even assisted a bit in a tracheostomy procedure. Also shared good moments in the xmas celebrations in the ot theatre, ward 36 and the e.n.t department. I had also got opportunity to learn something regarding physician-patient communication.

Bye Bye