They call me doctor.
They call me doctor because I am the first person who answers their call when they call the hotline numbers.
They call me doctor because I am the person they call when they are being tossed around at the hospital (even though most of the time am not in the hospital and there is nothing much I can do).
They call me doctor because when they don't have fare, I send it to them.
They call me doctor because when they are discharged home without proper instructions, I "prescribe" them lactulose. Why would I have to bother the other doctor while I know they (RVF patients) should have gone home with some sort of laxative?
They call me doctor because when they have a migraine after surgery due to anesthesia, I go and buy them a coke or two.
They call me doctor because when they tell me they had cervix cancer and went through radiology which caused them a fistula which in turn caused kidney failure, I try to be strong and give encouraging words even though all I want to do is cry.
They call me doctor because I sit in the examination room when they are being screened.
They call me doctor because I sometimes help them to clear with the hospital after they are discharged if no relative has come for them.
They call me doctor because I sometimes take them to town to make sure they get on the right bus to go home and call to make sure they reached safely.
They call me doctor because I sometimes watch them being repaired in theatre.
They call me doctor because sometimes I give them hugs and get really stressed (to the point of getting migraines) on their behalf.
Most importantly, they call me doctor because I care and I pray for them.
If you are not convinced I am a "doctor", then you are not a believer. The fistula patients believe I am. I stopped telling them I am not a medical doctor because they don't listen. Well, I have learnt to accept my new title gracefully and humbly - Dr. Seeyian.
They call me doctor because I am the first person who answers their call when they call the hotline numbers.
They call me doctor because I am the person they call when they are being tossed around at the hospital (even though most of the time am not in the hospital and there is nothing much I can do).
They call me doctor because when they don't have fare, I send it to them.
They call me doctor because when they are discharged home without proper instructions, I "prescribe" them lactulose. Why would I have to bother the other doctor while I know they (RVF patients) should have gone home with some sort of laxative?
They call me doctor because when they have a migraine after surgery due to anesthesia, I go and buy them a coke or two.
They call me doctor because when they tell me they had cervix cancer and went through radiology which caused them a fistula which in turn caused kidney failure, I try to be strong and give encouraging words even though all I want to do is cry.
They call me doctor because I sit in the examination room when they are being screened.
They call me doctor because I sometimes help them to clear with the hospital after they are discharged if no relative has come for them.
They call me doctor because I sometimes take them to town to make sure they get on the right bus to go home and call to make sure they reached safely.
They call me doctor because I sometimes watch them being repaired in theatre.
They call me doctor because sometimes I give them hugs and get really stressed (to the point of getting migraines) on their behalf.
Most importantly, they call me doctor because I care and I pray for them.
If you are not convinced I am a "doctor", then you are not a believer. The fistula patients believe I am. I stopped telling them I am not a medical doctor because they don't listen. Well, I have learnt to accept my new title gracefully and humbly - Dr. Seeyian.
Dr. Seeyian...I like it! I guess it is more about the healing that they experience through your love and care. Thank you Seeyian for you Ministry to the women.God bless and strengthen you daktari!
ReplyDeleteThank you JaBi. I am grateful for all the prayers. Muchos love to you.
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