[tools of the trade]

when u learn diseases, its so easy to just say what's wrong. but imagine u have a person who just walked into your clinic, how would you go about elucidating the facts you need, understand the unique beliefs of your patient, and institute a proper treatment regime that will be adhered to.

now is the time for lofty ideals, best case scenarios. i have this gut feeling tomorrow's session at the wards will draw my attention to other things, namely my lack of ability to converse in chinese.