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Why prescribing medicine to kids scares even experienced doctors
I absolutely hate prescribing medication to children. I am quite worried when someone asks for my opinion on a sick child. I have some experience treating children during my internship and residency, yet I am pretty uncomfortable. However, living in a …
How I escaped the toxic grip of social media
Social media is an incredible tool for staying connected with loved ones and the world. But sometimes, I wonder, are we truly connected? Or is this connection merely an illusion? I was addicted to social media. I believe this addiction began in 2012, d…
Trusting the right doctor: a lesson in humility and expertise
A few days ago, a teacher of mine who taught me Urdu in school contacted me after years. I remember her well; she was a very kind lady who cared for me a lot. I was one of her favorite students. At that time, she was married and had a daughter who was …
How embracing uncertainty changed my life
I have felt anxious for most of my life. Born into a poor family, my main goal has always been to become independent enough to support myself without needing to ask anyone for money to meet my basic necessities. I witnessed my father frequently asking …
When caring for pets becomes a life lesson
I had two bunnies over a year ago. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a proper environment for them, just a large cage in the courtyard. During the day, they would roam freely, and I would lock them in the cage at night for their safety. They were very…
Why I refuse to hide my emotions in a world afraid of love
I’m only sharing this story today to illustrate something about myself and my perspective on love: being expressive with it. I am not discussing only romantic love here. I’m talking about the affection we have for so many individuals around…
The inspiring journey of a medical physicist and her unbreakable friendship
M has always been very close to me. She joined our hospital’s oncology department over ten years ago as a radiation technologist. Currently, she works as a medical physicist in our department and is the only female physicist in our hospital. Her …
A cold evening and the lesson a child selling eggs taught me
I was leaving the mall after purchasing a gift for a friend. Her birthday was the next day, and after spending hours searching for the perfect present, I finally bought an expensive wallet that I was sure she would love. It was a chilly evening, and as…
A cold evening and the lesson a child selling eggs taught me
I was leaving the mall after purchasing a gift for a friend. Her birthday was the next day, and after spending hours searching for the perfect present, I finally bought an expensive wallet that I was sure she would love. It was a chilly evening, and as…
A stroke patient’s unwavering love: Caring for his wife amidst his illness
A 90-year-old gentleman has been admitted to our ward under the care of a neurologist. He was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke after experiencing weakness in his left upper limb and slurred speech. His mental status is fluctuating, and the stroke has …
