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Unlearning and relearning: BCT Series VIII


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 people who get the position. Nurses and other supportive staff have a lot of authority. These are taken as parallel profession unlike most of the South Asian country where the profession is not considered parallel realtime. People adore them, but here's the twist—it comes with some pretty fancy expectations. It's like they're healthcare celebrities, and we're all waiting for an autograph, but in the form of a diagnosis.Just kidding, my nurse would already hint me saying that's a cauda equina, go activate the pathway.

Observing and Adapting:



Now, I'm not exactly a pro at this new healthcare game, but I'm trying to take cues from the locals on how to receive doctors properly. The vibe in the hospitals is all about respect, but it's also a bit like a healthcare improv show. The audience (that's us, the patients) gets to shout out suggestions, and the doctors have to run with it! Okay, maybe not exactly like that, but you get the idea. Patients are well read, yes we have google docs here and there but most of the times they sit down with you in decision making.

Conclusion:

 I'm slowly coming to terms with the idea that doctors can be both respected experts and partners in our healthcare journeys. So, come along for the ride as I navigate this wild and funny world of unlearning, relearning, and maybe even discovering the secret to making doctors laugh. Stay tuned for more hilarious insights from my boot camp transformation journey!

Cheers,

So far so much

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