No one is so rich that he cannot receive. No one is so poor that he cannot give.
Author: renz tamayo
To serve, not protect
This is your police and they vowed "to serve and protect" the Filipino people. Which part of this report/video shows that? Oh yes, I remember. The police is there 1) To serve the President in his war on drugs by killing thousands of innocent, helpless lives; and 2) To protect themselves and the president by … Continue reading To serve, not protect
Pen Point 19
It's so easy for us to complain about our problems and yet we are often too lazy to act on them.
CIDP and IVIG
A few days ago, I had the chance to meet a patient diagnosed with CIDP. CIDP is an acquired immune-mediated in inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system. It is a treatable disease. The patient was eventually sent home because our fiscal didn't approve the procurement of IVIG for her use because we failed … Continue reading CIDP and IVIG
Care for those who care
VIOLENCE IN THE HOSPITAL EXISTS. We seldom talk about it because we think it's "part of the job" or that we "signed up for it". This is a skewed view of what nursing really is. Priority is given to patient care but self-care should be given equal importance. I believe violence in the hospital - … Continue reading Care for those who care
UP Manila says ‘No’ to Medical Cannabis Legalization in the Philippines
I agree that: 1) further research on Cannabis' efficacy and safety should be done under strict protocols (provided by national institutions) to ensure patient safety and safeguard public health. 2) any policy, especially public health policies, should be evidence-based. "UP Manila says 'NO' to Medical Cannabis Legalization" Download whole document: https://www.upm.edu.ph/node/2264
No to HCP shaming
Pt asks about procedure Pt: Sabi nung nurse... Pre-res: Wag kayo maniwala sa nurses. Sa amin ka maniwala, sa mga gaya kong naka-white coat. Conversations like this support the misconception that nurses are dumb and "alila ng doktor". Maybe we could simply correct the wrong statement (if indeed it's wrong) and do away with statements … Continue reading No to HCP shaming
Episodes 10.22.17
I've been struggling the past weeks. I have these episodes where I feel down. I feel too weak to function. I lose my interest in the world. I barely talk to anyone. I don't even want to go out. But I go out of my room to eat. I think one of my coping mechanisms … Continue reading Episodes 10.22.17
Pen Point 18
We find peace in solitude but also in companionship.
Nakakapagod ang mabuhay
Nakakapagod ang mabuhay sa lipunang pinaiiral ang maling sistema. Sa panahon kung saan ang mali ay nagiging tama. Nakakapagod mabuhay. May trabaho ngunit tila walang kabuluhan. Sa bawat araw na parang walang katapusan. Nakakapagod mabuhay. Lalo na kapag alam mong wala kang magawa para mabago ang sistema. Lalo na kapag ramdam mo na mahina ka … Continue reading Nakakapagod ang mabuhay
Pens & Needles 