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A Singaporean girl who graduated from a Medical College in the UK and currently working as a doctor, spending most of my years abroad burying myself amongst medical books, speaking Queen's English and trying to adapt to life in Britain. But I still remain a true blue Singaporean who loves my plate of char kway teow and enjoys the sense of closeness when speaking "Singlish" to my fellow countrymen. Why "The Chinese Doctor"? Because that's what my patients call me since they don't know my name!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Ill...

Working at least 60 hrs a week has affected my health.

I'm upset abt feeling tired every morning despite having sufficient hrs of sleep. I gotta admit that part of it is psychological, and I have been trying to overcome this. But it seems like it's not just psychological. I have indeed fallen ill without realising it.

Been feeling hot and cold since last Friday, and I had a feeling I was running a temperature, but didn't bother to do anything abt it, since that was all that I've been feeling plus malaise. Am having a cough too, but coughing has always been a longstanding problem for me (I've got weak lungs...!!!!).

My lethargy got the better of me today, and I decided that I'm gonna die die get rest today. Had enough. Went to the doc, and indeed, I was running a temperature without even realising it (I'm sure I felt "warmer" over the last few days compared to when I was at the clinic). Not a very low one too.

Free consultation and medication from the GP I went to since I'm also a doc. :)

I felt really bad to ask for more days of MC even though the GP asked me if I was sure if one day is sufficient for me. She told me to go back n get more days if I am still feeling unwell. Honestly, apart frm lethargy n that fever, I don't feel that bad. Still, it's not a good idea to be in contact with patients when I'm ill myself.

Am wanting to resume work tmr, yet quite fatigued still. And by right, I should get more rest since I'm working 7 days again this week. Plus...I gotta admit that I'm not happy at work for many reasons.

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