Report of 16 Dec 2018
Good afternoon!
It is grey and cloudy. Another cyclone is passing through. This one is milder than the previous, but is stated to yield some rain. I was a tad unwell this morning, thus did not swim; this decision was difficult to make, and I mulled over it for a good 20 minutes. Finally, the malaise was the deciding factor. Scott has told me not to swim in the rain; it was not raining yet, but I suppose not swimming was for the best.
I started work at a colleague's clinic in a little village near us. The village is a pretty place and I have mulled over working there. The clinic is well-equipped and the staff good. December is a time of flux and my times there will be variable, but it is a sweet place.
There is a hospital called Global Hospital near our place. It is a multi-speciality hospital and it would be a dream to work there. The medical superintendent appears to be a good, dynamic person; she has stated she would let me know and has not, so far. I have emailed, phoned and gone in person, and am truly loath to make (more of ) a pest of myself. If you knowledgeable folks have a suggestion for my next step, please let me know.
The Banyan is nice. The clinic last week was packed and a tad chaotic; folks coming in out of turn and causing some ruckus. The concept of a line/queue is somewhat lost in India, and there is occasional bargaining to be seen out of turn at our clinic. Elsewhere, there are no lines at all, with simply a mobbing of the counter or bus or train. But things get done.
I had to pause the clinic to have a meeting, and a couple of the patients left to return later. They do a mighty catching up at our clinic - many villagers in 1 spot, folks who have not seen each other in some time - and it is a fun time. Sometimes, there is delay in entering my exam room due to the socialisation, but that is okay - socialisation does promote good health and vigor.
Adaikalam is fine, too. One of the patients in the Medical Care Unit (MCU) is thoroughly irritated that a couple of her less-favorite residents are also there, and is acting up. We have collectively decided that the occupancy of the MCU cannot be slanted to favor 1 or 2 individuals and have maintained status quo. I'll see next week what the results are. Last week, the irate patient had not eaten or slept well - and both are essential to good health.
We have not "hung out" with the boys this weekend. Both are busy, and we will catch up next weekend, likely.
Scott and I had many errands in town and were doing some mad driving. The hospital that helps us treat our patients when they need hospitalisation, SMF, had its annual oration and we went. The talk was good and it was nice to see the doctors, who treat our patients with respect and dignity. I brought home a virus from there, so yesterday was low-key. We did manage to see "The Shillong Chamber Choir" at a concert last evening. They are a well-known, popular, talented and good-looking group, and we enjoyed the show immensely. We ran into good friends there, and that was a double bonus.
May I take this chance to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2019! May the blessings of the Christ child be with you all through next year.
Unw -
R
It is grey and cloudy. Another cyclone is passing through. This one is milder than the previous, but is stated to yield some rain. I was a tad unwell this morning, thus did not swim; this decision was difficult to make, and I mulled over it for a good 20 minutes. Finally, the malaise was the deciding factor. Scott has told me not to swim in the rain; it was not raining yet, but I suppose not swimming was for the best.
I started work at a colleague's clinic in a little village near us. The village is a pretty place and I have mulled over working there. The clinic is well-equipped and the staff good. December is a time of flux and my times there will be variable, but it is a sweet place.
There is a hospital called Global Hospital near our place. It is a multi-speciality hospital and it would be a dream to work there. The medical superintendent appears to be a good, dynamic person; she has stated she would let me know and has not, so far. I have emailed, phoned and gone in person, and am truly loath to make (more of ) a pest of myself. If you knowledgeable folks have a suggestion for my next step, please let me know.
The Banyan is nice. The clinic last week was packed and a tad chaotic; folks coming in out of turn and causing some ruckus. The concept of a line/queue is somewhat lost in India, and there is occasional bargaining to be seen out of turn at our clinic. Elsewhere, there are no lines at all, with simply a mobbing of the counter or bus or train. But things get done.
I had to pause the clinic to have a meeting, and a couple of the patients left to return later. They do a mighty catching up at our clinic - many villagers in 1 spot, folks who have not seen each other in some time - and it is a fun time. Sometimes, there is delay in entering my exam room due to the socialisation, but that is okay - socialisation does promote good health and vigor.
Adaikalam is fine, too. One of the patients in the Medical Care Unit (MCU) is thoroughly irritated that a couple of her less-favorite residents are also there, and is acting up. We have collectively decided that the occupancy of the MCU cannot be slanted to favor 1 or 2 individuals and have maintained status quo. I'll see next week what the results are. Last week, the irate patient had not eaten or slept well - and both are essential to good health.
We have not "hung out" with the boys this weekend. Both are busy, and we will catch up next weekend, likely.
Scott and I had many errands in town and were doing some mad driving. The hospital that helps us treat our patients when they need hospitalisation, SMF, had its annual oration and we went. The talk was good and it was nice to see the doctors, who treat our patients with respect and dignity. I brought home a virus from there, so yesterday was low-key. We did manage to see "The Shillong Chamber Choir" at a concert last evening. They are a well-known, popular, talented and good-looking group, and we enjoyed the show immensely. We ran into good friends there, and that was a double bonus.
May I take this chance to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2019! May the blessings of the Christ child be with you all through next year.
Unw -
R
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