In 1945, Sir Alexander Fleming, physician and researcher who discovered penicillin, warned that “the person playing with penicillin treatment is morally responsible for the death of the man who finally succumbs to infection with the penicillin-resistant organism”. Today, we are witnesses to Fleming’s prediction rapidly unfolding as a global reality and disaster. The introduction of … Continue reading War on ‘Bugs’: The Critical Yet Unrecognized Role of Nurses in Combating AMR
Author: renz tamayo
Disconnect to (Re)connect
Communication is a vital element of our daily lives. It is how we interact with other people. It allows us to express ourselves. Ultimately, it allows us to put out ourselves into the open world. Thanks to our seemingly more advanced technology, communication has been transformed and vastly contributes to the many ways of quenching … Continue reading Disconnect to (Re)connect
#AngatBuhayYouth
#AngatBuhayYouth Para sa bayan. I received a call in the middle of a convention. It was from my good friend Serge. He asked me if I could accompany him to a summit where we are tasked to present a project proposal. Without hesitation, I told him I would go only if I get permission from my … Continue reading #AngatBuhayYouth
Touching lives, saving lives
We all have stories to share about our experiences in the hospital. There are stories that make us sad. There are those that delight us. More importantly, there are those stories that inspire us. I remember taking care of an old man six months ago who succumbed into death soon after. He was suffering from … Continue reading Touching lives, saving lives
Top Ten Lines Overheard at the Department of Neurosciences
I keep a record of the most memorable lines I hear in PGH. Some aren't funny, of course, but they remain to have an impact on me up to this day. To celebrate my first anniversary in PGH (08/01/17), I share with you the top ten lines I overheard at the Department of Neurosciences as … Continue reading Top Ten Lines Overheard at the Department of Neurosciences
Lost, Not Yet Found
There are times when I find myself crying inside my bedroom. I cry when one of my patients die. I cry when I feel alone. I cry when I think I could've done things better. More importantly, I cry when I realize I am lost. I am lost in the sense that at my young … Continue reading Lost, Not Yet Found
On Martial Law
As the Republic’s commander-in-chief, the President, as mandated by the 1987 Constitution, may declare Martial Law “in case of rebellion, when the public safety requires it.” Moreover, he / she may suspend the writ of habeas corpus which safeguards freedom against arbitrary action by the State. On May 23, President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law … Continue reading On Martial Law
Death Penalty
I am against the possible reimposition of the death penalty in the Philippines. Due to a flawed and error-prone justice system in the country, the revival of the death penalty could lead to wrongful executions of innocent lives. Such is the case of Leo Echegaray who was mistakenly executed in 1999. In 2006, the Supreme … Continue reading Death Penalty
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Sometimes, I want to become a doctor and be better than most of them. A doctor who sees the patient beyond the illness, one who truly cares. But most of the time, I want to continue pursuing a career in nursing and be better than myself today. Either way, I know I can bring change … Continue reading Untitled
07-03-17
Sobrang eventful ng araw na 'to (07-03-17) 1. Muntik na akong ma-late. This is why I hate Mondays. Huhu. 2. Biglang nagcode yung patient na nasa stretcher bed (along hallway) habang nagaganap ang nursing rounds (immediately after endorsements). Naubos yung oxygen sa tangke. Malayo yung wall oxygen outlet. Iisa ang portable suction machine. 3. Biglang … Continue reading 07-03-17
Pens & Needles 