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Hey everyone,
Here is what has been happening over the past week. The weather has been very wet so not so good for the tan. I have had a very busy week this week as one of the doctors was away so James, Fran and I were doing the outpatients clinic which is pretty much an acute general practise. Saw lots of patients as the morning clinic lasts 5 hours so most people come in the morning. The hospital is very sociable and everyone is really friendly we have been invited to several events including a leaving lunch for one of the staff so it is good to feel part of the team. I have seen several sick children and had to admit a child with asthma. Where we are staying is good because we are in dorms so lots of backpackers are coming and going all the time so am meeting people from all over. This weekend four of us went to one of the local islands it was bumpy 40 minute boat ride away and the weather was tropical sun and then rain. Saw loads of fish snorkelling which was great and stayed in little huts the beach was paradise and it only took around 20 minutes to walk around the whole island it was pretty remote. We decided to walk round the island and night and this was not a good plan as the tide had gone out and left sea snakes (which can kill you with one bite) on the shore although I was told they couldn't move very fast I was not going to do that again the 20 minutes felt like hours! There was an art gallery showing this weekend so lots of artists turned up it seemed a bit strange to have this on such a remote island but it was interesting to see the work. This week we are on the ward and doing clinics this afternoon I saw a patient with diabetes with a septic foot, I am learning so much from having to make decisions and do full work ups prescribing, and practical procedures but the doctors are great and there to ask at any time which is good. This week I am hoping to go trekking on the island and to Bobo's farm this weekend with Fran the other medical student here we are hoping to visit one of the villages and do another trek think there may be Kava drinking as well so should be good. I am hoping to do the antenatal clinic tomorrow so that should be interesting it is great because there is lots of variety. On Friday we are going to one of the local hotels for drinks with some of the nurses which will be good fun. People in the town are starting to recognise me and stop to talk to me it is nice to feel part of a community. Anyway I had better go. I hope that everyone is well. Keep you messages coming in and I hope you have a good first week back at uni sam.
Hope to get some photos on over the next few days as have just got some downloaded so you can see what I have been up to over the last week.
Lots of love
Miss you all
Stef
xxxx
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