Allan Out of Post

The concept of a family starts from the moment we recognize the people surrounding us. Just like the time when our moms carried us the first time and we felt their warmth exuding from their skin. It is the time when our dads play “peek a boo” in front of us and see us giggle every time we see their face. It is the time when our siblings lie down beside us when we are asleep and started to wake us up to play. Every time I recall my own childhood memories with my family, I realize that It is one of the most wonderful times that ever happened to me. There was nanay, tatay, and toto. They were all smiling at me. They were excited to see me grow, enjoy with my playmates, go to school for the first time, graduate for the 1st time, excel in school, meet new friends, visit other places, seen me finished high school, conquered college and medical school. Yes, they were there for me! I felt so lucky to have them until my post graduate internship (the last step before the Physician Licensure Ex...

My 1st day of moonlighting in Boracay has been very memorable. Aside from the beautiful paradise, I was welcomed by beautiful stories of patients I met. Sunset is one of the best parts of the day. It's the best time to ready once self for the next days to come. :) For confidentiality, no pertinent data will be mentioned but I will share my thoughts about the case. His history goes this way... He is 74 years old who had sudden onset of decreased in sensorium and numbness of right extremities. Before their referral to us, the patient stayed for 5 days at home on that condition. Luckily, there was this concerned resident who visited them for some personal transactions and saw the old man in bed. With some medical know-how she suggested to bring the man to the hospital. Diagnostic tests were done and found to have subdural and epidural hematoma. The patient's family were appraised for a surgical intervention but they refused and the patient was discharged against medica...