Today was interesting. We didn't see as many patients as yesterday when I felt like we were running from the moment I stepped in the door. They kept asking if I needed a break. I wondered if it meant I looked like a deer in the headlights which is kind of what I felt like trying to take everything in. With the holiday this week the schedule is a bit different than normal I'm told. The surgeon dealt with some hemorrhoids. Not something I would wish on anyone. It looks terribly uncomfortable. We also had a couple consults. One was a woman who came in after a mammogram to schedule a breast biopsy for a lump. Naturally, she's terrified that its the C word. No one likes cancer. It's awful, but this family has had their fair share already. I hope the procedure goes well in the next few days. I'm excited to actually scrub in and get more hands on experience. It's only been a couple days, but I feel like I've been able to see a lot for such a small place.
Tomorrow is a holiday so the office is closed, but one of the surgeons is on call. I asked to be called in - figuring it'd be a good learning opportunity. We'll see what happens. Not sure what else to do besides try to catch up on the upcoming procedures. It's going to be strange not having fireworks near by because of how hot and dry it's been. It may mean getting called in for a burn victim if someone decides to make their own fiery display.
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