Chau Doc, Vietnam - David Norton, pediatrician: Steven, the other pediatrician, and I visited the pediatric ward again today, and have arranged to have sort of an educational round table tomorrow. As I have an interest in infectious disease (ID) and vaccines, I mentioned to the pediatrician that we might discuss these topics, and he said he was very interested in treatment of infectious disease, but less in prevention, as he works in the treatment unit... wow, there are professional culture gaps I hadn't even considered! The pediatric ward is SO busy... 100 patients for 50 beds, and patients with such complicated diseases... meningitis, encephalitis, dengue fever, lots of dehydration and severe respiratory disease. It is so impressive how hard these physicians work, with so little resources... I hope the time they take with us tomorrow is fruitful for them-- I know we will learn from them...
This is such a welcoming town... everywhere in the hospital and on the streets people of all ages wave, say "hello" and beam smiles at us-- making a walk to work such a delight...
This is such a welcoming town... everywhere in the hospital and on the streets people of all ages wave, say "hello" and beam smiles at us-- making a walk to work such a delight...
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