Although Coleen was really wrong in doing what she did, siguro we should also look at this situation from the perspective of a praning first time mom. When patients do this, it's not because pasaway sila or smthn... (1/9) https://twitter.com/eyeamdoc1/status/1306113706535743488

When you're a first time mom who knows nothing about what's normal or not and you see something like that on your kid, you definitely would freak out so ofc you seek consult. (2/9)

Idk what went down between her and the pedia (the fact she also asked her OB shows she doesn't know where to refer, which is probably a different topic altogether). (3/9)

Pero having gone to an MD and actually do stuff contrary to what is advised is a sign na di sapat yung patient education to give her reassurance. If your patient's fears are not addressed, they tend to seek 2nd opinion or worse, self-medicate despite what they're told. (4/9)

Kaya super important talaga to engage not only their medical concerns but also the thoughts and emotions that come with them. Kaya dito useful yung mag-CEA (catharsis-education-action) talaga. (5/9)

Before you educate your patients, you have to see them eye-to-eye and address what is bugging them. After all, hindi nga lang naman biomedical ang health. It is also psychosocial. (6/9)

Kase remember guys, contrary to popular opinion, medicine isn't only just about sickness and cures. Sabi nga ng Father of Medicine na si Hippocrates, a physician's duty is to cure sometimes, treat often and comfort always. Sa mga magmemed, sana take that to heart. (7/9)

Pero yown...sana rin lang wag siyang nagsshare ng ganon practices lalo na't malaki following niya. Let's face it, getting to a doctor is not easy. It's easier to rely on what worked for kumare than shell out cash for a consult. (8/9)

But then again this points to systemic issues with healthcare na outside the scope of this thread kase mag-aaral pa ako. Hahaha. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk. (9/9)