ON THE WARD: THOUGHTS ON FEAR AND GROWTH
Can I tell you a secret? During my junior clerkship, * my stethoscope was always stuffed into my lab coat pocket, out of sight. I never, not ever, wore it around my neck when I was in the ward. I…
Dr. Maryanne Fernandes
Hyperexcision storyteller and contributor. I explore the intersection of the heart and mind in the practice of medicine. Dedicated to meaningful communication and helping learners build confidence.
Noma (Cancum Oris)
Noma Noma is a severe disfiguring gangrene of the mouth and face that begins as a gingival ulcer and spreads rapidly through the tissues of the mouth and face. Synonyms include cancrum oris and fusospirochetal gangrene. The word Noma originates…
ON THE WARD: A CHECKLIST
Here is a checklist I wish I’d had before embarking on my first day on the ward as a medical student. Feel free to adapt it as you wish and make it your own. Lab coat – Your number one…