It's finally here...mid-term. This semester has flown by so fast I feel like my head won't stop spinning. So many tests (and so close together), 80% more clinicals than last semester, and teachers who keep throwing last minute assignments at us! It feels like it will take a miracle to pass this semester. But then again, that is the way it felt last semester too.
Today I finished my forth day of clinicals. It has been a great experience to work with such a diverse group of patients. Getting to see things that I have till now only read about and really getting my hands dirty has made me feel so blessed to have my health. And at the same time reminding me that I really should make a few lifestyle changes.
For example: today I got to change a wet to dry dressing on the toe of a diabetic. About a week ago this patient had no particular problems on this toe and now it looks like it is ready to fall off. This patient seems convinced that it will get better on antibiotics alone, but unless they act fast most of the foot will end up being removed. It's hard when no matter what you say people won't listen and in the end the choice to take action is theirs alone. So what's worse getting your toe cut off or your entire foot?
