I volunteered as a stimulated patient (SP) for the 3rd year students in University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) today. It had been fun, though some of the questions asked by the students were quite tricky to answer as they were meant to ask specific questions. There were several times were I had to ask them to repeat their questions, or asked them to be more specific.
One question took me by surprise as I never thought one could be asked the question in that way. He said, "How much did you bleed?" I was like 'huh!?' He said, "Did you bleed like a teaspoon? or a cup?" I could not answer! I was dumbstruck!
Overall, it was an experience, and I would like to do it again. These students are going to come back and provide a service much needed by the people, so why not help them achieve this the best way possible in helping to get them trained! Its all voluntary and as a result I feel that you are giving back to the people and country in positive manner.
It was also during that period this afternoon that I met locals and not so locals but friendly faces that had been working in the medical world of Brunei Darussalam. It was really nice to see familiar faces that had been a big part of my working world until almost 2 years ago.
One of the person I met was, Mr Zul. Infamous local specialist in the field of ENT. He had opened up his own private practice, and heard is doing very well. He, being a nice person he is, still refers patients to the clinic. And when we met up, other than catching up briefly with life, he took the opportunity to discuss some clients of his.
(NB. I met many others, but not to bore you, i shall just mention a couple)
Another person I met was Dr Haji Isham. He is also a local specialist in the field of thoracic surgery. I think that is what he is. Really sorry if i get that wrong. Anyways, we were talking and also catching up. What's interesting in our conversation is that he informed me of 'new' services available in RIPAS Hospital nowadays.
He told me the specific names of the illness, but being a 'bimbo', i did not write it down, or even try to remember it. However, the illness involves a person to have EXCESSIVE sweating of palms especially when s/he is nervous or in an uncomfortable situation that sweat from his/her palms actually DRIPS! or, when s/he has to sign a document, as a result of excessive perspiration of the palm, s/he actually ruins the document!
So far, Dr Haji Isham had conducted 2 such surgeries in Brunei and both were successful. According to him, success rate is very very high, about 95-99%. Although, there are always risks with surgery, hence it is very important to discuss any medical procedures with your doctor. (NOTE: He was the same dr that carried out the surgery on the baby with the heart problem mentioned in the papers a few months ago!)
Dr Haji Isham had given me his blessing and permission to spread the word to others, should you know of anyone with this condition, and would like to improve or just get a coulsultation with him. Should you feel you know anyone whom would like to meet him, please call the Surgical Out-patient clinic in RIPAS hospital, and make an appointment with the man himself. Do be patient as he works between two hospitals; RIPAS and JPMC.
I hope, this entry today is useful to you. Do spread the word.
Isham said something to... he said, we need to show faith in our own people. That we are capable and that we can make a difference. With proper opportunities, we too, can achieve what other countries had achieved, and as a result saves expenses, not only of the governments, but also of the individuals and their family receiving the treatment. Bak kata pepatah, "Hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri" The slogan I learnt today was "RIPAS Boleh!"
One question took me by surprise as I never thought one could be asked the question in that way. He said, "How much did you bleed?" I was like 'huh!?' He said, "Did you bleed like a teaspoon? or a cup?" I could not answer! I was dumbstruck!
Overall, it was an experience, and I would like to do it again. These students are going to come back and provide a service much needed by the people, so why not help them achieve this the best way possible in helping to get them trained! Its all voluntary and as a result I feel that you are giving back to the people and country in positive manner.
It was also during that period this afternoon that I met locals and not so locals but friendly faces that had been working in the medical world of Brunei Darussalam. It was really nice to see familiar faces that had been a big part of my working world until almost 2 years ago.
One of the person I met was, Mr Zul. Infamous local specialist in the field of ENT. He had opened up his own private practice, and heard is doing very well. He, being a nice person he is, still refers patients to the clinic. And when we met up, other than catching up briefly with life, he took the opportunity to discuss some clients of his.
(NB. I met many others, but not to bore you, i shall just mention a couple)
Another person I met was Dr Haji Isham. He is also a local specialist in the field of thoracic surgery. I think that is what he is. Really sorry if i get that wrong. Anyways, we were talking and also catching up. What's interesting in our conversation is that he informed me of 'new' services available in RIPAS Hospital nowadays.
He told me the specific names of the illness, but being a 'bimbo', i did not write it down, or even try to remember it. However, the illness involves a person to have EXCESSIVE sweating of palms especially when s/he is nervous or in an uncomfortable situation that sweat from his/her palms actually DRIPS! or, when s/he has to sign a document, as a result of excessive perspiration of the palm, s/he actually ruins the document!
So far, Dr Haji Isham had conducted 2 such surgeries in Brunei and both were successful. According to him, success rate is very very high, about 95-99%. Although, there are always risks with surgery, hence it is very important to discuss any medical procedures with your doctor. (NOTE: He was the same dr that carried out the surgery on the baby with the heart problem mentioned in the papers a few months ago!)
Dr Haji Isham had given me his blessing and permission to spread the word to others, should you know of anyone with this condition, and would like to improve or just get a coulsultation with him. Should you feel you know anyone whom would like to meet him, please call the Surgical Out-patient clinic in RIPAS hospital, and make an appointment with the man himself. Do be patient as he works between two hospitals; RIPAS and JPMC.
I hope, this entry today is useful to you. Do spread the word.
Isham said something to... he said, we need to show faith in our own people. That we are capable and that we can make a difference. With proper opportunities, we too, can achieve what other countries had achieved, and as a result saves expenses, not only of the governments, but also of the individuals and their family receiving the treatment. Bak kata pepatah, "Hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri" The slogan I learnt today was "RIPAS Boleh!"
