Deceptive Diagnosis: A Lesson in Compassion and Clinical Skepticism

During my inaugural visit to the hospital as a wide-eyed medical school student, I encountered an unforgettable lesson in the complexities of patient interactions. Assigned to diagnose an elderly woman with an ailment, I, along with my fellow students, attentively listened as she recounted her symptoms: persistent headaches, heart palpitations, numbness, etc. – she nodded

Silent Struggles: Nurturing Maternal Mental Health

In the heart of rural India, where the rhythm of life flowed to the ancient beats of tradition, young women embarked on a journey that would forever shape their lives. It was a place where age-old customs and values held sway, and the concept of early marriages and motherhood was deeply ingrained in the fabric

Blood of Compassion: How a Community’s Unity Saved Two Lives

I was a doctor in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at the bustling government hospital. Every day brought its own challenges and joys, but one particular day would stay etched in my memory forever. It was a day when a tribal woman came to us, pregnant and ready to give birth. Little did I know

Echoes of Reverence: Anatomy Lab Chronicles

In the hallowed halls of the medical college, where the pursuit of knowledge intertwined with the mysteries of life and death, my journey began. It was my first year, and the anatomy lab awaited, notorious for its pungent blend of formaldehyde and the scent of decay. Apprehension and curiosity churned within me as I stood

Tragedy Strikes: A Night of Heartbreak and Reflection in the Pediatric ICU

Tragedy Strikes: A Night of Heartbreak and Reflection in the Pediatric ICU As an intern doctor at the Pediatric ICU, I had grown accustomed to the fast-paced and challenging environment that defined each night shift. However, one fateful night stands out vividly in my memory – a night that taught me the harsh reality of

Insomnia

Sun disappeared behind the horizon, The silver of the moon has risen. Across the halls dance the shadow, Through the windows winds blow. The world is serene and hushed No sounds prevail till the dawn blushed. On the edge of sleep you drift, Wave of wakefullness swift. The heartbeat is the the tune, To which

Crystal Staircases

Bright and vibrant is the world through the eyes of a tiny tot, We only find the color grey in our palette as our ages trot. Through the steep slopes, the deadly dips, the grungy glares, We realized that there are a lot of steps in the crystal stairs. Our young hearts were of spun

Digital Health Care

India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. In just the last few years, we have progressed in the fields of education, agriculture, technology, sustainable energy, and infrastructure by leaps and bounds, but accessible and quality healthcare still remains dream for a vast majority of the population. Often, a trip to a

Healing with Hope

He sat there proudly atop a pedestal amidst an ornate shrine, A lamp of faith at his feet flickered as it fought to shine. All through the day, he watched with a stony gaze, As apprehensive souls went in after praying in his praise. From the teeming happiness of a mother as she welcomed her

The Bridge of Understanding

During one of our rotations to the Department of General Medicine in our hospital, before the whole unfortunate Covid – 19 crisis, we were told by our professor to visit the ICU. The instructions were clear – just interact with the patients and find out why and how they landed up in one of the