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I am a sophomore in college and I am planning on going to medical school. Long story short I just got off work and we had a call for chest pain tonight. When we got to the ER the patient coded. I think I am so upset because my family has a long line of cardiac history, but this has happened before when I have been on a run that reminds me of a family member/ someone I love. Is this something we just get used to? Or will situations that remind us of family always get to us?
Tonight makes me think I may not be cut out to be a doctor from the emotional standpoint (after the fact) because during the chaos, I am calm as can be and do my job with ease and confidence. I just get uneasy when I am sitting at home later on.
Maybe an EMT/Medic turned ER Doc (or anyone for that matter) can help me ease my worried mind.
Thanks and be safe out there.
Tonight makes me think I may not be cut out to be a doctor from the emotional standpoint (after the fact) because during the chaos, I am calm as can be and do my job with ease and confidence. I just get uneasy when I am sitting at home later on.
Maybe an EMT/Medic turned ER Doc (or anyone for that matter) can help me ease my worried mind.
Thanks and be safe out there.