Week 4 of Psychiatry is over. OMG I can't believe it's been a month. I also can't believe that in a month's time, we'll be facing end of block exams! ARGH! We just had a "midterm" test today so I hope that goes well.
What have I learnt in 4 weeks?
- The differences between an apple and an orange.
- How to zone out during patients' ramblings/loong speeches while still looking "interested" and nodding along. Essential skill if you want to keep your sanity at the end of 8 weeks.
- The fact that Psychiatry is the only specialty where your knowledge of pharmacology need only cover 4 main classes of drugs.
- Every Monday is FIELD TRIP DAY! Breakfast will always be served!
- Don't be afraid to approach creepy looking patients. Their stories are always the most interesting. Be sure to clerk where ppl can keep an eye on you though ;)
- Never assess "judgment" of a schizophrenic patient unless you're prepared to keep a straight face.
- DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR REAL PHONE NUMBER!
- Just because your patient talks about a friend, doesn't mean that these are REAL friends. Always clarify. HEHEHE unless you want to be shocked when you see her portrait of said friend.
- Try not to wear bright colours if you do not want to be diagnosed as manic.
- It's best not to laugh when a 78 year old woman tells you that she is really 23.
- ADHD kids are fun to watch and interact with. ZERO fun for the parents though.
- When in doubt, prescribe RISPERDAL.
2 comments:
Indeed. I'm writing up "I'll keep the envelope for the knowledge" case right now. Hehe
best kan psych!!
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