these are two things we need more of in surgery.
one of my wonderful grandfathers had major surgery this weekend and is doing quite well (praise God!). but again being on the other side of the mask made me realize that we have some room for improvement in the care we give our surgical patients and their families.
being starved sucks and we need to be more aware that checking a diet order on a form has a great impact on someone's mood and well being. and "ice chips" do moisten otherwise parched lips, tongue, and throat but are otherwise just annoying and awful. if only we could make them onion ring or cheesecake flavored- that might be more satisfying.
and when a family is waiting anxiously during a surgery on their loved one, frequent updates (calls from the OR to the waiting room) are SO helpful in curbing the terror that creeps up in your chest.
more soon. i've been slacking in my posts lately. it's been crazy what with my gpa being in the hospital and i'm on the floor this week (BOOH!) and i have a PA student (COOL!), and we're having weekend guests and yada, yada, yada.
more soon. for reals.
(but PS, real quick- SO GLAD I WENT INTO MEDICINE! feeling very fortunate that i was able to both assist with my care when i was the patient last august and also that i have been able to be a resource to my family during my grandpa's ordeal. this whole (surgical) PA thing has paid off. and good timing too, huh?)
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