Emergency Dept at Hospital

I met the compassionate and wonderful medical team in Emergency at hospital. I accidentally hit a left foot badly against a slope of an ocean pool at 6 pm. I made 20 laps (1 km) though, the toe got swollen up and very painful in the evening. None of after hour GP services was available in a long weekend, yet Health Direction suggested me to see a doctor within 6 hours. I went to Westmead hospital known for the busiest emergency service in NSW. The world-reputed ED is consisted of a dedicated specialist team of doctors, nurses and allied health staff. 

1) Diagnosis : Minor fracture. A slightly broken.

2) Treatment : Taping. Good shoes. Take a pain killer if necessary.
3) Prognosis : Recover in 2-3 weeks.
Very painful, but I can do everything. "Absolutely, you can swim!" a doctor said. I hugged her!!

The staff in ED was working around the clock. I had to wait my turn till 3 am from 10 pm. I felt so sorry for all these people and well understood the hospital would prioritise these seriously ill people. Each person was suffering in injuries and sickness. Of course, I was a little bit frustrated though, who could demand his own turn among those distressed people? If I had to wait long, it meant that my case could not be serious. I admired the hard working team in the middle of night.  

The staff was lovely. Two ambulance staff sat next to me for a coffee break. One of them and I chatted over a fractured toe. My concern was the upcoming workshop for children this Tue, the book launch and the residency. The staff said, "All of them, you can do!". I always have a sketch book and watercolour pads with me. They impressed her and her colleague. She encouraged me more than ever! It was good to have an optimistic and positive conversation in the tragic mood in a waiting room. 

When I was called into the treatment room, the nurse politely said, "Thank you for patience." Oh, that was very nice and sensitive! A doctor carefully checked my foot. The diagnosis and the prognosis turned out the best way. I do not need to worry any local doctor in this long weekend. "Whooo, hooo!" I shouted. Another staff came in and smiled at me. The doctor said, "I'm impressed (with your art work)!" When I left the emergency department, I courteously said thank you to all the staff. The kind nurse proudly said with a beautiful smile, "A patient like you makes us happy!" I hope all the service users will have quality treatments and recover soon. Special thanks to the brave staff! I will relax myself, do a studio work today and prepare the workshop tomorrow. 

*A young violinist selected for an orchestra is challenging the fund raising of an airfare to an Europe concert. I hope we will make our dreams come true. 

Friends, Happy Painting! 

Emergency Dept at Hospital