Comments on: Phone Consultations: Should Doctors Give Their Cellphone Numbers To Their Patients?

By: Prudence

Prudence — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:41:43 +0000

Hmmm…that reminded me of the few times when relatives of dying patients seemed puzzled that I did not offer them prayers. Some food for thought. And perhaps, sparks of the beginning of a new blog post as well.

By: Prudence

Prudence — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:33:23 +0000

Thanks too. Doesn’t matter to me if people will agree or disagree. I write and I let others comment. And then comment on their comments. And the cycle repeats itself. That’s the fun and important part actually…the interaction.

The post is nothing without the comments area.

Re: emergency calls, unfortunately I do get easily awakened by a ringing phone (and unfortunately, deaf to a ringing alarm clock). I’ve learned to consider every call as an emergency.

By: Prudence

Prudence — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:26:13 +0000

Ooopppsss…that should have read “which could be so deeply engrossing”

By: Prudence

Prudence — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:23:36 +0000

Thanks. I think my purpose in here is to point to other interesting destinations outside the “hotspots” which would be so deeply engrossing.

By: Prudence

Prudence — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:16:28 +0000

Thanks Nick!

By: joma

joma — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:53:07 +0000

but who want to connect to his professor after classhours?

By: joma

joma — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:47:53 +0000

i would keep 2 (or even 3) mobile phones. i would give it to my secretary at times when i am suppose to sleep and never to bother me, yes, bother me at designated time.

nice to hear that you are an atheist (a doctor with one less superstition). at least, you wont resort to prayers while curing people.

By: leytenian

leytenian — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:10:08 +0000

One just cannot allow patients to be clueless. It’s an insult to intelligence and it’s just plain irresponsible. Doctors can help in the education. But unless you have a personal doctor who can guide you all the time, then it’s already up to the individual whether he’d be interested in his own healthcare or not. It is especially frustrating for doctors who have patients who do not want to exert effort to get well

i agree with you but what if the people are totally clueless and irresponsible. Many cannot afford of having a personal doctor. The poor has no access to information and who to call. Those people who watch TV and asked about HINI? are people who don’t know where to get this information.
I know your time is focused on patient care and delivery of quality healthcare. My question, who is then responsible to educate all these clueless people ( let’s just assume majority are). This question will connect to the rule of public health services finance by the government. I believe that the primary responsibility should be coming from a public entity.- department of health.

there is a republic ACT 7883 – AN ACT GRANTING BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES TO ACCREDIT BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy.- The state shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and to provide conditions of health empowerment, where each individual has access to information and services that will bring about health and well being.

thanks again..

By: leytenian

leytenian — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:58:33 +0000

Yes welcome Dra Prudence. Please ignore if I may disagree. keep blogging. Share your experiences in Philippine healthcare setting. Ignore those who disagree and agree. Just blog and make no answer unless it is an emergency. lol. thank you

By: mario taporco

mario taporco — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:37:33 +0000

Dra. Prudence,

There are two factors of having your Doctor’s cell number.
• Good to know that you’re able to connect with your Doctor during business hours. Specially, when an emergency arise.
• The frustrating part, of course, is during the time of need. Because you have misplaced them. LOL!

Welcome Dra. Prudence.
It’s good to know, that often times we commentator’s need to be thrown somewhere in left field. Rather than being subjected into politics itself.