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if you ignore the crazy long lists of patients, the a&e is really a fun place to see all the weirdest cases ("patient complained of a tingling sensation in fingers after touching atm about an hour ago") and patients. had a full day at the p3 area last night (on tuesday it was eerily empty) and what an assortment of patients it was that came in through the door!

to start off the shift, we had an rta patient who refused to pull down his pants because he wasn't wearing any underwear. he didn't speak english so we were initially puzzled at all his gesturing and pointing. it was hilarious. eventually we got a translator to tell him it'll just be him and the doctor and that it was necessary to check his leg (he c/o pain over left hip and thigh.)

then we had a pretty hotel staff who had fainted while at work. her referral from her gp (from a very famous chain of clinics) was unreadable. the piece of paper came in a series of strokes and dots and at one part, something that looked like a drawing of a heart! she was very pleasant and demure, and was a bit embarrassed when d.c. tested her upper arm strength.

there was also a jc girl who sprained her ankle after falling down the stairs. she came in on a wheelchair reading her economics lecture notes, and of course uncle just had to talk to her, and he started to explain the economics - of bgr.

some unpleasantness came about when we had trouble admitting a patient. i can't say much here, only to say that there's a limit doctors can do in helping someone and ensuring they stay healthy. sometimes the consultation ends in the signing of the AOR form, and all that's left is to lift up a small prayer that the patient will not make a turn for the worse.

that's all for now. gotta head back down to hotel o.n.e. soon. another night ahead. heh.