A Rant from an Angsty Medic

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angstandmedicine20h

A Rant from an Angsty Medic​

I've been working as a doctor in Singapore for a few years now. The healthcare system has never been this strained. We're over 100% capacity in our medical department, investigations and treatment are taking longer and there is a constant fear that one of us may get COVID. Asymptomatic patients come in only to suddenly turn up positive ward when we've already been in contact with them for several days. Several of my friends are currently on QO due to COVID exposure, even further worsening the manpower.
Yet I write this post not to complain about the above, but to complain about the horrible week I've had having to deal with one angry family after another. Their complains range from 'why is my scan taking so long' to 'why do I have to move rooms?' to 'Why aren't you updating me about my mother every day?'
I'm sorry but in case you haven't noticed, but the hospital is bursting at the seams, resources and staffing is limited and the system tends to prioritise the sicker patients first - you know the ones who are gasping for breath due to COVID pneumonia? Do you think that you are the only patient that I have to care for? Do you think that I can accommodate your every request like a hotel concierge? This is near war times. I'm not joking. Singapore is privileged to have a world-class healthcare system, but as a result some of the citizens are so fucking spoilt.
So before you yell in my face or on the phone for the umpteenth time about how I'm being slow, or that I should have done this or that, or told you this and that - can you just for a moment think about what the whole system is going through, how strained we are, and how maybe we might be prioritising sicker patients and not have to deal with every single little request you or your family has? Maybe have some empathy for us healthcare workers who are expected to work harder and harder for more and more patients without any extra pay, rest, or support from the rest of the higher-ups.
Sincerely, An angsty medic

 

[nayr69sg]

This dr only work a few years that's why.

Give another 10 more years he or she will finally accept the truth....

NOBODY CARES ABOUT DRS AND NURSES.

 

[laksaboy]

The more you vax, the worse it gets. Enjoy the shitshow!

 

[laksaboy]

This dr only work a few years that's why.

Give another 10 more years he or she will finally accept the truth....

NOBODY CARES ABOUT DRS AND NURSES.

It really depends what kind of doctor you are. If you're one who's highly specialized or deals with the various cosmetic vanities of your clients, it's a non-issue, money will keep rolling in.

If you're one who has to deal with low SES patients everyday, that should be more challenging.

 

[eatshitndie]

overworked medical staff can relax and watch zaitochi realistic fights during breaks.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

overworked medical staff can relax and watch zaitochi realistic fights during breaks.

All these are nothing but rants from lazy, kia see, self entitled medical parasites. These assholes were all for the lockdowns so they don't have to work as hospital's won't be flooded. Now that the opening is happening due to high vaccination rates. They have to work n so kpkb. Have these lazy entitled parasites ever noted that the reason why things are so bad is bcos they have been kicking the can down the road with the lockdowns? If things were as per normal. We would have a spike n now things are normal? Case in point.. Sweden. No one talks about it .. because they done it right... without all the B S intervention that made things worst n the powers that be don't want to acknowledge their mistakes

Theindependent

FB screengrab: Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
MOH noted that healthcare workers had been stretched for almost two years, bearing the brunt of the burden

October 10, 2021
- Advertisement -
Singapore – The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that the occupancy rate for Covid-19 isolation beds in hospitals is at 85 per cent, the daily number of community cases putting a
significant strain” on the healthcare system.

On Friday (Oct 8), MOH provided an update on the country’s hospital capacity and manpower situation in managing the ongoing surge in Covid-19 cases.

Community infections have been around 3,000 a day for the past few days, noted MOH.

Despite the slowing of numbers doubling, from six to eight days three weeks ago to about 10 to 12 days, “the large daily numbers have placed significant strain on our healthcare system.”

- Advertisement 1-
It noted healthcare workers had been stretched for almost two years, bearing the brunt of the burden.

MOH said that about 98.4 per cent of Covid-19 patients continue to be asymptomatic or with mild symptoms, while 1.3 per cent require oxygen supplementation in a hospital and 0.1 per cent need intensive care unit (ICU) care.

With around seven per cent of Covid-19 patients warded in hospitals for more severe symptoms or pre-existing medical risks, about 20 per cent of hospital beds in acute and community public hospitals are taken up by Covid-19 patients, said MOH.

“ICU beds are disproportionately occupied by seniors 60 years and older who are unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated.”

Furthermore, the occupancy rate for Covid-19 isolation beds has risen from 62 per cent in July to 85 per cent despite efforts to set aside more beds.

MOH said that the number of patients seeking medical attention at the Emergency Departments (EDs) after testing positive for the virus had increased eight times. Many were admitted for precautionary observation.

- Advertisement 2-
Consequently, the waiting time at public hospitals from the EDs to admission for non-Covid patients has increased by 34 per cent from July to September 2021.

MOH has been proactively working with public, community and private hospitals to set aside more beds for Covid-19 patients.

Meanwhile, a key resource constraint now is healthcare manpower.
“Our public healthcare institutions and private healthcare providers have redeployed existing staff and recruited additional short-term manpower to ramp-up beds,” said MOH.

Manpower is being tapped through individuals registered with the Singapore Healthcare Corps and nurses registered with the Singapore Nursing Board currently not in active practice.

“About 900 individuals of all ages have stepped forward in response to our call to duty,” said MOH.

- Advertisement 3-
Those interested can visit go.gov.sg/shc-covidops for more details.

“We urge Singaporeans to play your part to protect the healthcare system and help lighten the burden now placed on our healthcare workers,” said MOH.

It encouraged individuals with non-emergency conditions to avoid seeking treatment at hospitals and consult their family doctor or a General Practitioner instead.

“All of us need to be socially responsible to take care of ourselves and others around us through vaccination, regular testing and adherence to isolation protocols where needed.”/TISG

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[shittypore]

Lucky population near 6, if 8 to 10 plenty Doc will pack up and leave.

 

[countryman]

It's tough cos the whole world is fighting an invisible enemy!
Just curious how come there's no covid among the Talibans in Afghanistan?

 

[eatshitndie]

All these are nothing but rants from lazy, kia see, self entitled medical parasites. These assholes were all for the lockdowns so they don't have to work as hospital's won't be flooded. Now that the opening is happening due to high vaccination rates. They have to work n so kpkb. Have these lazy entitled parasites ever noted that the reason why things are so bad is bcos they have been kicking the can down the road with the lockdowns? If things were as per normal. We would have a spike n now things are normal? Case in point.. Sweden. No one talks about it .. because they done it right... without all the B S intervention that made things worst n the powers that be don't want to acknowledge their mistakes

Theindependent

FB screengrab: Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
MOH noted that healthcare workers had been stretched for almost two years, bearing the brunt of the burden

October 10, 2021
- Advertisement -
Singapore – The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that the occupancy rate for Covid-19 isolation beds in hospitals is at 85 per cent, the daily number of community cases putting a
significant strain” on the healthcare system.

On Friday (Oct 8), MOH provided an update on the country’s hospital capacity and manpower situation in managing the ongoing surge in Covid-19 cases.

Community infections have been around 3,000 a day for the past few days, noted MOH.

Despite the slowing of numbers doubling, from six to eight days three weeks ago to about 10 to 12 days, “the large daily numbers have placed significant strain on our healthcare system.”

- Advertisement 1-
It noted healthcare workers had been stretched for almost two years, bearing the brunt of the burden.

MOH said that about 98.4 per cent of Covid-19 patients continue to be asymptomatic or with mild symptoms, while 1.3 per cent require oxygen supplementation in a hospital and 0.1 per cent need intensive care unit (ICU) care.

With around seven per cent of Covid-19 patients warded in hospitals for more severe symptoms or pre-existing medical risks, about 20 per cent of hospital beds in acute and community public hospitals are taken up by Covid-19 patients, said MOH.

“ICU beds are disproportionately occupied by seniors 60 years and older who are unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated.”

Furthermore, the occupancy rate for Covid-19 isolation beds has risen from 62 per cent in July to 85 per cent despite efforts to set aside more beds.

MOH said that the number of patients seeking medical attention at the Emergency Departments (EDs) after testing positive for the virus had increased eight times. Many were admitted for precautionary observation.

- Advertisement 2-
Consequently, the waiting time at public hospitals from the EDs to admission for non-Covid patients has increased by 34 per cent from July to September 2021.

MOH has been proactively working with public, community and private hospitals to set aside more beds for Covid-19 patients.

Meanwhile, a key resource constraint now is healthcare manpower.
“Our public healthcare institutions and private healthcare providers have redeployed existing staff and recruited additional short-term manpower to ramp-up beds,” said MOH.

Manpower is being tapped through individuals registered with the Singapore Healthcare Corps and nurses registered with the Singapore Nursing Board currently not in active practice.

“About 900 individuals of all ages have stepped forward in response to our call to duty,” said MOH.

- Advertisement 3-
Those interested can visit go.gov.sg/shc-covidops for more details.

“We urge Singaporeans to play your part to protect the healthcare system and help lighten the burden now placed on our healthcare workers,” said MOH.

It encouraged individuals with non-emergency conditions to avoid seeking treatment at hospitals and consult their family doctor or a General Practitioner instead.

“All of us need to be socially responsible to take care of ourselves and others around us through vaccination, regular testing and adherence to isolation protocols where needed.”/TISG

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more ah nehs from sillycon valley will be transhitting thru’ sg in late october as vtl with u.s. is opened. sexpect a surge in visitors and spike in transmissions. they can cheat on the authenticity of their vaccination cards. fake cards are available in the black market for $36.9.

 

[eatshitndie]

Lucky population near 6, if 8 to 10 plenty Doc will pack up and leave.

planned 6.9m for sg.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

more ah nehs from sillycon valley will be transhitting thru’ sg in late october as vtl with u.s. is opened. sexpect a surge in visitors and spike in transmissions. they can cheat on the authenticity of their vaccination cards. fake cards are available in the black market for $36.9.

Since demented Biden took over...no news in the infection numbers...so there will b no transmissions in sillycon valley. U have nothing to worry about when the shit skins return

 

[MarcusTan]

It's tough cos the whole world is fighting an invisible enemy!
Just curious how come there's no covid among the Talibans in Afghanistan?

There is no covid if you do not test.

 

[laksaboy]

It's tough cos the whole world is fighting an invisible enemy!
Just curious how come there's no covid among the Talibans in Afghanistan?

The most invisible enemy is one that is hidden in plain sight, whom you believe to be a friendly ally.