A new friend found

I've been really fortunate to have a kind smiling face to look forward to at the end of the day, since mid week 3 of my 6-week placement. Someone who had been always more than willing to listen, to advise, to care & share despite her own share of problems.

That's more what I define of a healthcare professional.

I don't think a healthcare professional is someone who says: "If patient is going to cry, then don't ask anymore. Don't make the patient cry. RIGHT?".

RIGHT MY FOOT !!!!

Haven't you learnt in school? Therapeutic use of self. If my patient has to cry, he/she has to cry. I'll be there for them to cry on, for them to lean on, and face issues with them. Not run away from tears (and the underlying problems !!).

At least nearing the end, I found a soul mate. I am thankful for her being there. She showed me more qualities of what healthcare workers should possess than that you ever did. I felt empathy, acceptance, and genuine care. She did things out of her heart, not b'cos it's her job. That made a world of difference.

=THANK HER FOR BEING THERE=