I recently graduated in medicine from Townsville, Australia, and I still enjoy writing blogs on medicine and pharmacy-related topics. I appreciate writing about my experience on different placements or topics I'm interested in. As English is my second language, writing blogs is a hobby and a fun challenge!
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In this edition of Bite-Size, I talk about substance dependence I witnessed whilst being on my placement, which made me think of how that patient got into that situation. Addiction must be seen as a very complex disease, and no one should be blamed for their situations. What are the best approaches to solve substance dependence in society?
In this edition of Bite-Size, I talk about substance abuse and its relation to medicine. The medical world is challenging and stressful, what are some of the strategies that we can do to avoid substance dependence?
In this edition of Bite-Size, I reflect on what I have done well to create safe medical practices and discuss some of the mistakes I have done involving needles. Reflecting is healthy and helps in sharing ideas with colleagues and improve ourselves as healthcare professionals.
In this edition of Bite-Size, I wanted to talk about medication safety and their impact on patients. Medications are as present as the disease itself, and awareness and education are essential. As medical students, we have the opportunity (with the luxury of time) to talk to our patients without being on a strict schedule.
In this edition of Bite-Size, I wanted to talk about professional boundaries and its presence in medicine. It can be tricky to form a doctor-patient professional relationship and also making sure no boundaries are crossed, especially when medicine is becoming a lot less formal than it used to be.
In this edition of Bite-Size, I wanted to talk about a topic regarding good patient care with a focus on alleviating pain and distress. Dr Rana Awdish who authored In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope, inspired me and provided many insights of what it is like to be a patient.
In this edition of Bite-Size, I wanted to talk about two topics regarding safe medical practices in the healthcare system. That is the use of abbreviations and dose designations, and the writing of verbal orders (VO). I thought these topics are interesting, are relevant and have quite an impact on health.
