SI -- WEEK THIRTY FOUR

Ohhhh.. what to chat about? I feel like this blog has been pretty dry for a few weeks now. I promise that there will eventually be more pretty pictures and fun stories! Someday!

IN SCHOOL...
this week we spent the majority of the week reviewing "emergent problems". Many specialists each presented an hour lecture reviewing the most "emergent" problems in their field (cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, gastroenterology..) and how to stabilize and/or treat the conditions -- at least until the specialist arrives! I definitely took a few notes to be sure I had the information readily accessible (though it is all easily available via other references). We also had a very eye-opening afternoon about medical malpractice. The statistic is that 80% of physicians will be sued at some point in their career. YIKES. The reality is that all physicians are human and will make mistakes - but the attorney shared with us the reasons people gave for NOT suing even when they felt they were wronged. Those reasons highlighted the important of good relationships with patients and showing that you care. We've also been told that people report suing because they feel information is being withheld and it's the only way to get the "whole story". It was a fascinating lecture! Obstetrics will definitely be the riskiest part of my future practice.. and the statue of limitation is 21+2 years for pediatrics in Nebraska. So that leaves a lot of time for someone to decide that they want to file a lawsuit! I am so thankful that I am receiving my training at such a top-notch school!


FOR FUN..
We had a few fun "dinner dates" with friends/family:
+ We had some of our medical school friends over to celebrate a birthday
+ My parents joined us for dinner and more Europe trip planning! We booked hotels -- yay!
+ All the women at our church got together for a dinner (and I now have a delicious new salad recipe!)
+ We also enjoyed dinner and chatter with some new friends in our neighborhood

Finally, my mom and I went to see Celtic Thunder at the Orpheum. Celtic Thunder is the Irish group that you may have seen on PBS. They are crazy talented vocalists who sang everything from Irish folk music to contemporary ballads. They were accompanied by a 7 piece band including a violin, cello, harp and someone who played a variety of more traditional instruments (flutes/whistles, bag pipes, bodhran etc). The crowd was hilarious - the theater was packed with middle age -> geriatric women who screamed at everything. These women were serious fans. They also clapped along with any song with a tempo > about 60. The audience also included men of various ages/sizes in kilts. Quite the show. My only complaint is that the set was a little theatrical for my taste.  For example, at one point there was a soloist stand atop the fake rock risers while dry ice poured down the steps and video of grass blowing showed on the screen behind him. Not to mention, the set has rails and sails in the background to depict a wrecked ship. A little over-the-top for my taste. I would have preferred the guys simple sitting on barstools letting the music speak for itself.

An example of the dramatic set..

February has been so good to us! It is going to be really hard to jump back into the next two crazy months at work.. One more week to live it up and enjoy time together!

xo,

Krista