DR. WAJEEHA ISSUES

Hello Welcome to the latest edition of the BCT Series - where getting from point A to point B feels like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. If you've ever been accused of having a personal vendetta against maps, I'd be the undisputed gold medalist. Yes, dear reader, you are officially a member of the Directionally Challenged Club, and this is your time to shine. The Chronicles of Lost-and-Found: Remember that time you tried to catch a bus in Oxford but ended up on a magical mystery tour of the city's back alleys? Or the thrilling adventure of missing trains in London and Reading, as if they were playing hide-and-seek with you? If getting lost were a profession, you'd be the CEO of your very own 'Lost Enterprises.' My friends don't just call me "directionally challenged"; they've probably considered putting a GPS tracker on. But hey, who needs a sense of direction when you can turn every journey into an unexpected adventure, right? Google M...

Hello Welcome back to my boot camp transformation series, where I'm sharing my journey of unlearning and relearning in a candid, humorous, and fun way. Let me take you through an eye-opening experience I had at a Quality Improvement (QI) conference, where mental health was a major topic of discussion. Trust me, this one's a rollercoaster! Mental Health Matters  I found myself at a QI conference, and let's just say it was a mental health extravaganza. Mental health was the star of the show, and I was about to get an education that I never expected. The highlight of the conference? A lived-in experience practitioner for mental health patients. This person was like a real-life superhero, helping not only those struggling with mental health but also their families understand why they behaved the way they did. It was a revelation, to say the least. Unconscious Bias and the Elephant in the Room One of the most fascinating takeaways from the conference was the discussion on uncons...

Hey there, fellow explorers of life and self-improvement!  Buckle up because I'm about to take you on a hilarious ride through my boot camp transformation series.  Picture this: I'm on a quest to unlearn and relearn, and one of the first things I need to do is drop the massive baggage of my past perceptions. In particular, I've got some juicy stories about my experiences with doctors back in my homeland that I just have to share. Unlearning My Past Perceptions: So, in my old stomping grounds, doctors were like the wise sages of the medical world. The whole experience often felt like an episode of "Doctor Knows Best." Sure, they were experts, but I couldn't help but think they needed a dose of humility with their prescription pads especially with their junior colleagues! A Diametrically Opposite World: Fast forward to my new digs, and boy, have things taken a turn! Here, it's like doctors are the rock stars of the healthcare scene but they are not the only ...

Hey there, my fellow boot campers!  Welcome back to the latest episode of my Boot Camp Chronicles. Today, I'm going to share a story that's all about conversions, both financial and dietary. It's about how my journey from pounds to rupees not only affected my wallet but also transformed my lifestyle into something healthier and happier. 🌍💰🥗 The Currency Conundrum As an immigrant in the UK, one of the first challenges I encountered was converting pounds to rupees. It felt like deciphering a secret code every time I went grocery shopping or dined out. I'd look at a price tag, try to do the math in my head, and usually end up with a befuddled expression. It was like playing a never-ending game of currency bingo. Cooking Up a Storm The constant struggle with currency conversion led me to a life-changing decision - I decided to embrace my culinary skills. Instead of relying on takeout or dining out, I ventured into the world of cooking. It was a bit daunting at first, but...

Hey there, fellow boot campers! Welcome to the new episode of my Boot Camp Chronicles. This time, I've got a story that's equal parts surprising, funny, and heartwarming. It's about a run-in with a rude patient that took me from one end of the cultural spectrum to another. 🏥🤯 The Rude Patient Encounter - A Familiar Scene As an ED doctor, I was no stranger to dealing with difficult patients, especially the ones who weren't exactly poster children for politeness. Back in India, it was par for the course; you'd meet folks who'd make a grumpy cat look like a ray of sunshine. But little did I know, a culture shock awaited me in the UK. A Pleasant Surprise: The Unsung Heroes Here in the hospital I joined, nurses didn't just roll with the punches when faced with rude behavior; they were like knights in shining armor, ready to defend their territory. Patient records documented every instance of bad behavior, and security was called to handle those who crossed the ...