Transition to 'student doctor'
I walk into a room for about the 6 th time that day with my notes scribbled about what disease processes to inquire of for this person. I was surprised to see a middle-aged downs syndrome woman and her elderly mother sitting quietly waiting on me. I went through my usual talk tailored to her specific health needs, but our conversation kept coming back to how God miraculously saved this woman’s life while battling pneumonia early that year. I could’ve talked to these two precious ladies all day! But I struggled in my heart to not waste the time of my next patient who was already waiting on me, not to mention the physician who was waiting on my report of this woman. What a blessing it was to slow down and celebrate with this family how God showed Himself powerful on their behalf. My fellow sister in Christ and I sat and praised Him for His sovereignty and goodness, then out the door I had to go. After about a 45 minute visit, all I had to report to my attending was that she was doing ...