Alphabet of Chronic Illness
Q is for Questions

What will the scan show? What does this mean for me? When will I be seen in clinic? When do I need admitted?

Being a patient is full of questions. As doctors, it’s important to remember the fear uncertainty brings and answer them as quickly as we can
Reposted from Sarah M
Alphabet of Chronic Illness

P is for PTSD
HDU and ITU are traumatic: PTSD is common after admissions

Flashbacks are not just vivid memories- you are back in that terrifying moment, with all the sensations- I’ve ripped off my headtorch when the wind felt like BiPAP and I thought it was the mask.

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