This happened long ago. When our Medical Director died of Cancer I was forced by circumstances to take over the directorship. I did not want to accept the positions because my children then, all in the elementary grades were all enrolled at he De La Salle Zobel and my wife was working. I feared that the children would be neglected if left only to the Nannies. So I accepted the position only temporarily for one year.
The first thing I did was to convert all negative posters and signs into something positive: "No littering" was changed to "Cleanliness is next to Godliness"; "No Smoking at the lobby" was changed to "Please Smoke Somewhere Else"; "No visitors allowed" was changed to "Let us help the patient rest"; "Talking at the corridor is not allowed" was changed to "Please converse at the lobby"; "Don't throw your garbage here" was changed to "Please use the garbage can" and many others like "Pain is good...it reminds you to take good care of your health" or "To those who wish to insult the Medical Staff of this Hospital, please limit yourselves to five minutes or five insults, whichever is shorter".
Those positive conversions were very effective. People started smiling and the hospital became a good place to go to. I also organized different teams among the staff and employees for sports purposes. Those who were off-duty were required to do jogging and other activities in the morning before sunrise. We also had time for bowling and swimming, etc. That way camaraderie was enhanced and everyone shared what he could for the group. A Choir was also organized to sing during Sunday Mass and other important occasions. Those who celebrated birthdays on the same month were encouraged to celebrate together, after all they mostly have common friends.
I also started the Free Clinic during Hospital Anniversary.
After one year I moved to Ayala Alabang in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila to be with my children to monitor their growth. I joined the New Alabang Village Medical Specialists until I retired. My
days at the Alfonso Doctors' Hospital in Alfonso, Cavite was very fruitful and enjoyable that somehow it gave me a lump in the throat when we sold it to La Salle.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Sunday, July 8, 2007
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
I was a new graduate then running a small clinic in our town. That particular day I closed my clinic to attend to something very important. I was riding a jeepney and while at a highway in
Tagaytay I suddenly saw a man covered with blood all over his face and crawling upwards on the grassy side of the street.
He met a vehicular accident. His car slided on the wet street and turned turtle to a nearby shallow ravine.
I told the jeepney driver to stop so we could help the man who was visibly in distress. We brought him to the jeepney and back to my clinic.
After cleaning the injuries I realized that they were only less serious physical injuries, so, after applying what were needed and giving him prescriptions I allowed him to go home back to Manila.
After a week he returned to my clinic and that was the only time he told me that he was the owner of a glass factory. He was paying me for my services but I did not accept because what happened was an accident and I would have done what I did whoever happened to be injured.
It happened many years ago. I am now many years retired and it makes me feel good to recall those interesting experiences that gave me many chances to be of help
I was a new graduate then running a small clinic in our town. That particular day I closed my clinic to attend to something very important. I was riding a jeepney and while at a highway in
Tagaytay I suddenly saw a man covered with blood all over his face and crawling upwards on the grassy side of the street.
He met a vehicular accident. His car slided on the wet street and turned turtle to a nearby shallow ravine.
I told the jeepney driver to stop so we could help the man who was visibly in distress. We brought him to the jeepney and back to my clinic.
After cleaning the injuries I realized that they were only less serious physical injuries, so, after applying what were needed and giving him prescriptions I allowed him to go home back to Manila.
After a week he returned to my clinic and that was the only time he told me that he was the owner of a glass factory. He was paying me for my services but I did not accept because what happened was an accident and I would have done what I did whoever happened to be injured.
It happened many years ago. I am now many years retired and it makes me feel good to recall those interesting experiences that gave me many chances to be of help
Friday, July 6, 2007
PROTECTING YOUNG SUSPECTS
Protecting Young Suspects
I remember when I was still active in medical practice a very interesting but memorable incident happened. I was on-24 hour duty then. At around 5:30 p.m. a woman was brought to the hospital allegedly a victim of vehicular accident. She was accidentally bump by a car with three young riders.
She sustained slight physical injuries but when the angry relatives heard about the incident they angrily came to the hospital looking for the three young men who brought the woman to the hospital. When I saw them, some bringing bolos, I gathered the three young boys inside my clinic.
I tried to explain to the relatives that they have nothing to worry as the injury was only slight but they want to lick the young boys. I just continued protecting them waiting for the incident to calm down.
The three boys were so afraid. They already sold their cameras and other personal belongings to be able to pay for the expenses in the hospital. That night I kept the three boys under my custody in my own house which was only across the road.
As expected the relatives were later calmed down when they realized that the victim was not at all in pain and all examinations showed nothing serious. In short the case was settled amicably.
When my wife arrived from Manila the next weekend and learned that I allowed three suspects to sleep in our house she was somehow disturbed and didn't like the whole idea of allowing strangers to sleep in our house. I tried to explain to her the whole situation but still she was not convinced that I did the right thing.
That weekend, the three boys came back bringing goodies and foods. As it turned out they were all children of influential families in Manila running factories and other businesses.
I told my wife that the reason I protected them was because we ourselves have young children going around places and I pray and wish that should they encounter problems, some understanding beings should also take care of them. That was the only time my wife was fully enlightened.
I remember when I was still active in medical practice a very interesting but memorable incident happened. I was on-24 hour duty then. At around 5:30 p.m. a woman was brought to the hospital allegedly a victim of vehicular accident. She was accidentally bump by a car with three young riders.
She sustained slight physical injuries but when the angry relatives heard about the incident they angrily came to the hospital looking for the three young men who brought the woman to the hospital. When I saw them, some bringing bolos, I gathered the three young boys inside my clinic.
I tried to explain to the relatives that they have nothing to worry as the injury was only slight but they want to lick the young boys. I just continued protecting them waiting for the incident to calm down.
The three boys were so afraid. They already sold their cameras and other personal belongings to be able to pay for the expenses in the hospital. That night I kept the three boys under my custody in my own house which was only across the road.
As expected the relatives were later calmed down when they realized that the victim was not at all in pain and all examinations showed nothing serious. In short the case was settled amicably.
When my wife arrived from Manila the next weekend and learned that I allowed three suspects to sleep in our house she was somehow disturbed and didn't like the whole idea of allowing strangers to sleep in our house. I tried to explain to her the whole situation but still she was not convinced that I did the right thing.
That weekend, the three boys came back bringing goodies and foods. As it turned out they were all children of influential families in Manila running factories and other businesses.
I told my wife that the reason I protected them was because we ourselves have young children going around places and I pray and wish that should they encounter problems, some understanding beings should also take care of them. That was the only time my wife was fully enlightened.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Helping a Future Leader
I was on my way to the private school where I do my browsing, etc. because its account is unlimited. Upon entering the gate I noticed a teen-age boy alone at the parent's waiting station. I approached and asked why he was there and not in classroom. He said he was not allowed to enter because his shoes were not completely black, which was prohibited.
I said, "Why don't you go home and change?". He answered: "My black pair of shoes were completely torn the other day".
"Why don't you borrow from a friend?", I asked.
He said: "Our place is far from here and the bridge is under repair..."
"What are you planning to do? Why stay here?" I continued.
"I am planning to sneak myself in after recess". That was how strongly he wanted to attend class.
Since our house was just nearby, I invited him to my place so I could lend a pair of black shoes to him. After asking the permission of the guard we went to my place together and I lent him my black Bally pair of shoes.
His eyes suddenly glowed and his enthusiasm was doubled. He quickly went back to his classroom and accomplished the day's need. At the end of the day he felt triumphant then thankfully returned my pair of black shoes.
Someday that young boy could be one of the nation's leader. If he missed that class, he could have been greatly traumatized and disliked school the rest of his life.
I hope what I did, the simple act of allowing him to use my black pair of shoes for a while, was imprinted in his subconscious mind so that he himself will do good things, no matter how simple, whenever he has a chance.
I said, "Why don't you go home and change?". He answered: "My black pair of shoes were completely torn the other day".
"Why don't you borrow from a friend?", I asked.
He said: "Our place is far from here and the bridge is under repair..."
"What are you planning to do? Why stay here?" I continued.
"I am planning to sneak myself in after recess". That was how strongly he wanted to attend class.
Since our house was just nearby, I invited him to my place so I could lend a pair of black shoes to him. After asking the permission of the guard we went to my place together and I lent him my black Bally pair of shoes.
His eyes suddenly glowed and his enthusiasm was doubled. He quickly went back to his classroom and accomplished the day's need. At the end of the day he felt triumphant then thankfully returned my pair of black shoes.
Someday that young boy could be one of the nation's leader. If he missed that class, he could have been greatly traumatized and disliked school the rest of his life.
I hope what I did, the simple act of allowing him to use my black pair of shoes for a while, was imprinted in his subconscious mind so that he himself will do good things, no matter how simple, whenever he has a chance.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
A chance to do good
A couple of days ago I was on my way home from a friends's house. I encountered a middle-aged women carrying a plastic bag of goodies. She suddenly held my shoulder and before I could say anything she almost collapsed.
I learned that while walking she felt dizzy and fell down on the road. She was almost run over by a passing jeepney. She showed a large angry wound below her right knee still bleeding.
Fortunately we were in front of a Pharmacy. So, I bought antiseptic , cotton, etc. for her wound then I gave her paracetamol to take immediately for her pain. When she felt good she proceeded home after assuring me that she could take care of herself.
The tricycle driver who saw everrything told me: "You are very good doing that to someone you just accidentally met". I retorted, "If I were'nt around what would you have done?"
Possibly, he would just left the woman in pain while escaping away with his tricycle.
There are always opportunities to do good and whenever I have a chance I always do good to people who need it.
I learned that while walking she felt dizzy and fell down on the road. She was almost run over by a passing jeepney. She showed a large angry wound below her right knee still bleeding.
Fortunately we were in front of a Pharmacy. So, I bought antiseptic , cotton, etc. for her wound then I gave her paracetamol to take immediately for her pain. When she felt good she proceeded home after assuring me that she could take care of herself.
The tricycle driver who saw everrything told me: "You are very good doing that to someone you just accidentally met". I retorted, "If I were'nt around what would you have done?"
Possibly, he would just left the woman in pain while escaping away with his tricycle.
There are always opportunities to do good and whenever I have a chance I always do good to people who need it.
Luckiest Day July 7, 2007
Seven is supposed to be a mystical number and it is considered lucky
Think of seven good things you have done in life. Seven difficult problems you have solved, seven good friends you had.
Think of the seven archangels, the seven sacrifices of the Virgin Mary, the seven deadly sins, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Remember the seven devils that came out of Mary Magdalene. The seven sacraments of the catholic church as well as the seven amens of the Gregorian Chants.
Think also of the seven days of the week, seven good plans for the future, seven good things you have done before. How about the seven mighty principles of life?
Seven will definitely stimulate your mind to think seven times deeper before the date comes.
You will be seven times more blessed.
Think of seven good things you have done in life. Seven difficult problems you have solved, seven good friends you had.
Think of the seven archangels, the seven sacrifices of the Virgin Mary, the seven deadly sins, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Remember the seven devils that came out of Mary Magdalene. The seven sacraments of the catholic church as well as the seven amens of the Gregorian Chants.
Think also of the seven days of the week, seven good plans for the future, seven good things you have done before. How about the seven mighty principles of life?
Seven will definitely stimulate your mind to think seven times deeper before the date comes.
You will be seven times more blessed.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
On Problem-Solving
Everyday we encounter problems and most of the time we get lost trying to find a
solution.
Now there are three simple steps to follow
1. If possible, change the situation
2. If # is not applicable, change the person involved
3. If #s 1 and 2 are not practical, change your attitude about the situation and
what you considered a problem becomes acceptable.
solution.
Now there are three simple steps to follow
1. If possible, change the situation
2. If # is not applicable, change the person involved
3. If #s 1 and 2 are not practical, change your attitude about the situation and
what you considered a problem becomes acceptable.
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