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July 26, 2006 / 01:58 AM

It is late, and I am on call, and things go not so great. The hospital is busy, and full, but so it always goes. The truth is, I like approaching a confusing case and simplifying the chaos into a tidy differential diagnosis and plan. I like sitting with the residents and talking things out. I like it when someone feels more in control of their health after we talk. I like it when the residents confide their fears in me. I like knowing the parents, children, aunts and neighbors of a patient. I like the relieved look that comes over my patient’s face when they see my familiar face walk through the door. I like the satisfaction of writing a simple order that relieves pain or anxiety. I like watching scared interns become competent doctors. When it comes down to it, I do like my job. I’m just so tired.

Posted by: Suzie
File under: is there a doctor in the house?

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I soooo needed your post. Today was my second day as an attending! And I am feeling soooo overwhelmed. I am so tired. My 12 hour shifts are turning into 15 hour shifts. Granted I am not on call 36 hours anymore. But I am miserable. Thanks for helping me realize it does get better and there is a reason for all this!!

Posted by Billie
July 26, 2006 02:20 AM

I hope you have some time off coming up very soon young lady!!!

Posted by statia
July 26, 2006 09:09 AM

Thanks for doctors like you!! You're great, I can tell by the tone of your posts. Keep your head up.

Posted by Jane
July 26, 2006 12:56 PM

I really appreciate the way you think of your patients and their families. I can tell you are not only a wonderful doctor, but a truely good person. If only there were more around like you, we could all feel safe that our health issues are in good hands. God Bless you and give you much needed rest. Also, I think it is a wonderful idea for you to write the things you like about your job as often as you need to; reminding yourself of the significance of your profession and who you are as a woman, to your patients, your child, your husband and yourself!

Posted by Trace
July 27, 2006 08:39 PM

Seriously, I'm certain you are a fantastic doctor. You care so much. And I don't know how you do it - I'm exhausted just reading about your days.

Hang in there. *hug*

Posted by erika
July 28, 2006 09:18 PM