I felt like a failure the first time I had to deliver inferior news,but have learnt from the experience as a doctor
I’ve been a doctor for three years. During that time, I’ve had the opportunity to be with people for their most ecstatic, or ground-shaking,life affirming moments. I’ve also been there for the soul-destroying ones. Being there to support patients and families is an incredible privilege. It’s part of the reason I wanted to train in medicine and my biggest role models among consultants are those who attain this well.
I recall one shift on a busy medical admissions unit. We were getting hammered on this specific winter afternoon, and were down one senior member of medical staff. Every bed was full and we were getting intermittent reports that A&E was now blocked. The hospital was well over full capacity.
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Source: theguardian.com