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NHS GP 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿| Mama | Author @nosycrow | GP @bbcmorninglive @bbcradioscot | Pod @themedicmumpodcast | Columnist @theipaper

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@DrPunamKrishan
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It’s Publication Day and I’m feeling all the feels. A lifelong dream to write kid’s books and here’s my 1st. If you’ve a child whose keen to be a doctor or work in healthcare, wants to learn about how it all works - this is a book for them ❀️.@NosyCrow
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Patient β€œI don’t want an Asian doctor”. Receptionist β€œshe is Scottish”. Patient β€œshe doesn’t look Scottish.”. Receptionist β€œwhat do Scottish people look like?”. Silence. Appointment card taken. So proud of my team πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½. #endracisim #equalitydiversityandinclusion.
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Heartbreaking chat with my lil boy who I found crying in his room. An elder from our community told him β€œdancing is for girls.” . β€œMaybe I’m a girl? I’m scared. I love dancing.” He said. I told him dancing is for everyone who has a heart. Just phoned her & told her where to go🀬.
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Waiting patiently for patients that failed to turn up for the appointments they booked this morning - 5 so far. !!! #wasteofresources #nhscrisis @NHSMillion
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Phrases I wish my patients would stop saying:. I’m sorry to bother you but.I know you’re busy but.I know this is silly but.I’ve been very embarrassed but.I know you’ve more sick people to see but. Never apologise. Never feel bad to seek medical help. It’s your right. It’s my job.
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A few weeks ago, I hugged my patient. He’d just been diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer. We were so shocked. Today his family came in to tell me he had passed away but he had wanted me to know how much my hug meant to him. Sometimes it’s the little acts that matter the most.😒.
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No it wasn’t how I expected it to be, far from it, but the moment I saw her, time stood still and everything else dissipated into nothingness. Meet our baby girl Ellora who is a member of the next generation of incredible humans who brought light into the world during a pandemic.
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Watching my Muslim colleagues, on empty stomachs, working though brutal shifts in #NHS this past month, has been awe inspiring. Hot days, long days, challenging cases, hardships - they didn’t complain, they served. Eid Mubarak to you all @NHSMillion #EidMubarak.
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Interesting chat with my hairdresser who said, β€œI beg my clients not to vaccinate their kids. Someone said it causes autism”. A long chat later, she now understands the facts, will help be part of the solution & not part of the problem. Challenge the misinformation!#VaccinesWork.
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Trump, β€œWe won Florida, we won Ohio, we won Georgia. ”. My 7 yr old shouts at the TV β€œwell you’ll never win Glasgow!” πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ . Lost faith restored.
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Saw 3 patients today with long covid, something I feel that’s not being considered when talking of lifting restrictions. If we continue to let COVID rip through society & lift important measures like face masks, we risk more people suffering with debilitating chronic illness.
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Thank you. This moment meant so much to me. I wanted to bring my beautiful Indian culture & heritage to mainstream media & make my community feel seen in its most authentic self. As I said, β€œYou can’t be what you can’t see.” I’ll never forget this moment #representationmatters.
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Mainstream media has a duty to be a MIRROR for the viewers it serves. Of the 6.6 million watching #StrictlyComeDancing just reached into the hearts of Asian kids all over the country thanks to @DrPunamKrishan .We ALL needed that tonight. Thank you.
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This week, being a GP, feels hard. I feel sad. I care about my work. I give my patients all I have. My colleagues are the same. But despite everything we’ve done this past year, it’s never enough. The GP bashing feels personal. Far from the clapping, it’s wearing us down now.
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My name doesn’t sound very Celtic. I don’t tend to pipe my patients in from the waiting room and I don’t prescribe haggis very often. My dark hair and tan, which I’ve not had to pay for, may confuse some but I’m just a bonnie wee lass from Glesgae.
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4 GPs on today and between us we saw 157 patients. This is not including the hundreds of prescriptions we signed, the results/referrals/letters we actioned. Tomorrow is already fully booked🀯! Hats off to our incredible admin team who front it all! Thank goodness it’s hometime!
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Called the GP at 8:30am for my baby. Was on hold for ~4 mins. Spoke to the loveliest receptionist who took the details. Got a call from our GP at 9am. Baby got seen by GP at 9:30am. Picked up medicines from pharmacy at 9:45am. Amazing service all round. #gratefulpatient #nhsπŸ’™.
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I remember people making ridiculous statements like this as a kid and it really knocked my confidence to express myself. Especially in Asian culture, much work needs done to end gender discrimination. No such thing as boy/girl roles. Makes me angry & very sad. #genderequality.
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Today I welcomed my 1st yr medical students. β€œIt feels like yesterday when I was sat where you are!” I said. β€œWhat year did you start medical school?” One asked. β€œJust 2001!” I said, feeling all smug and young. β€œWow that’s the year I was born!β€πŸ˜³. #burstbubble #feelingold.
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Dear #NHS I know me & mummy will need your help when I arrive next year, so I’m doing my bit by causing no mischief so she can keep working for you. Not going to lie, these long days are rough! Don’t know how she’s still smiling, we’ve seen 110 patients between us this week!
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Note to cashiers. just because it says β€œDr” on a customer’s debit card doesn’t mean they want to discuss your bowel problems at a supermarket checkout or anywhere else for that matter. #goseeyourgp 😳😳😳.
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Love is watching your dad reading to your baby. Something he couldn’t do for us when we were little because he had to work everyday so we could have the life we have today. It’s like watching β€œlittle me” being read to. Never knew I could love my dad any more but he’s got me 😭❀️
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Overwhelming response to my last tweet.The #NHS belongs to the nation. It’s everyone’s responsibility - politicians, healthcare professionals, the public - to do their bit so it runs efficiently, is fair for all and importantly it thrives & survives. Merry ChristmasπŸŽ„@NHSMillion.
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As an Indian girl, my life could’ve taken a very different route. Fortunately I was raised on timeless wisdom. So now I teach my little boy what my dad taught me as a little girl,. β€œYou can be whatever you want to be but always remember to be a good human first.” . #IWD2019.
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Scrubbed up alright this Diwali 😜 But seriously, this time last year was my baby’s 1st #Diwali & it pained me to do it on FaceTime with the grandparents. Tonight she celebrated it with all 4 grandparents & my heart melted a million times over. In the space of gratitude tonightπŸ™πŸ½
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Finished morning surgery like a boss πŸ’ͺ🏽 I really love my job, where else do you get to see people from all walks of life, telling you their innermost fears/concerns/problems so you can problem solve and work through them together,towards better health and wellbeing. #buzzing #gp
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My 96 yo patient just held my hand on their way out and said,. β€œNever stop smiling, smiles keep other people smiling and we could all do with a bit more of that!” . Amen to that! πŸ™ŒπŸ½. #spreadingsmiles #MondayMood.
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Did you know that doctors grieve too?. When a longterm patient that you have nurtured through their difficult times dies, we cry too. We keep our professional faces on but conversations between a doctor & their patient are sacred and memories live on. #doctorsarehumanstoo.
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What I’ve learnt as a GP is that many of my patients don’t want the pills nor do they don’t understand the fancy bumf on the leaflets. They want to make better health choices but don’t know where to start. So I took my patients to the local supermarket 😊.
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Had my little boy’s girlfriend over for tea tonight (BOTH 6 YRS OLD!). Instructions given to me by him:. β€œDon’t embarrass me mummy”.β€œPlease behave”.β€œDon’t call me baby”.β€œCan you eat dinner in the other room”.β€œShe’s tired, can she sleep in my bed?”. My future looks bleak. !.
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It’s my baby’s first Diwali & we can’t wait to celebrate it! Yes it’s going to be different but in a year that has been so dark for us all, I’m celebrating all new life that came along and brought much needed light and hope to the world. #HappyDiwali to all celebrating xx
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Thank you @BBC for sharing my video, super chuffed ☺️☺️☺️.
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"A near-death experience changed my perspective on life." @DrPunamKrishan.
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I asked my receptionist today to count up how many patients we GPs treated between us this week. Mon - Fri.5 GPs on everyday.810 patients managed acutely between telephone, face to face appts & home visits. Leaving this here as I go off now to enjoy a much needed restful weekend.
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Overcoming fear of public speaking by my 5 yr old:. β€œIt’s like a show-and-tell mummy. If you don’t show everyone what you do and don’t tell them why you love it, they’ll never know. Your job is like a toy. Can I get a treat now?”. Best advice ever #childguru πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™‡β€β™€οΈ.
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Fact: Vaccine side effects are better than getting COVID. I’ve had patients decline the vaccine due to fear of side effects. Yes, the vaccine can make you feel a bit groggy (achey arm, headache, fever) but these are transient & a sign that your immune system is responding well.
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Both hubby & I are working tonight @NHS24 . We left our 6 yo with his grandparents and said, β€œsee you next year!” Only to be met with hysteria and tears,. πŸ‘¦πŸ»β€Why you leaving me for so long? You’ll miss my birthday (in JuneπŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ!)”. Well, that went a bit wrong! Now I’m late for work!.
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My husband & I are both GPs. We have 1 child & a baby due in 3 weeks. I’ve just started maternity leave. Hubby works full time. A sombre mood in our house because hubby is terrified of unintentionally passing #COVID19 to us 3. We risk our own health to help others. #teamNHS πŸ™πŸ½.
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Thrilled to announce that my first book will be published on 2nd June 22 - introducing children to the dynamic & diverse world of medicine in How To Be A Doctor And Other Life Saving Jobs. Thank you @NosyCrow for making this happen & Sol Linero for the incredible illustrations❀️
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It’s my birthday today and @NicolaSturgeon just gave me the best present! My baby was born during lockdown & it’s been the hardest 8 weeks with no support and no family contact but tomorrow my baby will get to see her grandparents for the 1st time. Overwhelming excitement πŸ’“
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1 tweet wasn’t going to #endracism but it created waves of mostly positive conversations which is important. I’m a doctor and my duty is to care with compassion without prejudice, even to those who’ve wished β€œcancer on my Indian genes” and told me to β€œgo back home” πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ #AllEqual.
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Many have said this to me. Today I broke!. β€œDo you know what you’re having?Fingers crossed it’s a girl this time then you’ll have the perfect family.”. Me: β€œSo if it’s another boy my family will be imperfect?”. Silence. β€œPlease wish my baby is healthy. The gender is irrelevant.”.
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Clinic this morning:.11 consultations in english .3 via a mandarin phone interpreter.3 using my own ability to speak Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.1 via a sign language interpreter.πŸ’₯.Our #NHS delivers care thanks to the.Power of #teamwork .Power of #diversity .Power of #inclusion.
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110 patients seen this week. My reflection : life is hard for everyone. Behind closed doors, nobody has all their s**t together. Illness comes from physical, emotional, mental & social pain. Go easy on each other & go easy on yourself. I hope you have a restful #weekend x.
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There’s often a lot of GP shaming online but what most people forget is that we are always doing our best. We too have life happening to us but it doesn’t stop our ability or duty to care for our patients. Finally logging out after a tough day & off to take care of my poorly πŸ‘ΆπŸ»
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Today I felt mega stressed! I ran >1 hour late in my clinic. Why? Because some patients don’t need a pill, they need their GP to listen & support them through their pain. Everyone waited their turn patiently which meant a lot. I said β€œsorry” a million times, but that’s #gplife πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ.
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Morning surgery was brutal but it ma burrrfffday and ain’t nothin gonna get me down! Bring on the afternoon clinic and then I’ll have me some cake πŸŽ‚
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Out for dinner when someone at the next table starts shaking & collapses 😰Naturally I rush over, resuscitate them until the paramedics arrive. I sit back down & resume chat as normal. Everyone is traumatised except me. I’ve obviously accustomed to resetting quickly!😳#doctorlife.
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It’s been a long day!. Ended my last patient phone consultation with an accidental, β€œlove you.”. This was followed by an awkward silence. Didn’t know what to do next so just went with it & said, β€œok bye then.”. But now I’m feeling a bit offended my patient didn’t love me back🀣.
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Well 2020, you’ve finished me right off now! Couldn’t have been more careful in keeping myself, my family & patients safe, so I’m gutted to get this result. Feeling dreadful & totally deflated. A reminder that #COVID19 is everywhere & continues to outsmart us. Please stay safeπŸ™πŸ½
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3 years
Baby fell asleep.I walked out.Baby cried.I went back in. Baby fell asleep.I tiptoed out.Baby cried.I went back in. Baby fell asleep.I crawled out.Hubby left wine outside.Baby cried.I went back in. Baby fell asleep.I drank wine in the dark.I fell asleep on the floor.The end🀣.
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5 years
@BigboykamKam I’ll probably get a telling off now for disrespecting an elder (it’s a nightmare sometimes living between different cultural generations). Oh well πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ If you hurt my baby, mama dragon will bite!.
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4 years
Sat as a patient in hospital and lunch is being served. Everyone in my bay gets their food and I get asked. β€œAre you normal or are you halal?”. 😳 Are those who choose halal not normal? . Language is important people!!.
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6 years
Nobody has the perfect life. We all face challenges but I believe that it’s the lessons from these hardships that become our teachers for growth. Pay attention to what’s being taught to you through the good and the bad times and keep moving forward. #LifeLessons #Unstoppable.
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"A near-death experience changed my perspective on life.". @DrPunamKrishan
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3 years
Went hill walking. Lost the baby’s dummy. No spares. Screams bellowed through the hills. Got the worst looks from passers by. Peppa saved the day. Decline was hellish. Mummy had wine. The endπŸ˜†. Hope you had a less dramatic & more productive weekend than I did 🀣
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6 years
Celebrating end of week at work. 120 patients served with science and love (not inc. the crazy volume of prescriptions, referrals, special requests, results etc). Logging off now to go have a great weekend before it all starts againπŸ’₯ #FridayFeeling @NHSMillion @DrAmirKhanGP
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6 years
Sat on a packed London bus when my 5 yr old blurts out, β€œpeople are not very kind in London mummy, that’s why Glasgow is the best isn’t it?β€πŸ˜³. Having previously learnt that shooshing only encourages such chats, I nodded & hid us behind a newspaper! #cruisingforabruising #sunday.
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6 years
Sometimes it feels like all I ever do is apologise. Apologise to my patients for always running late. Apologise to my family for always coming home from work late. No matter how hard I try, I’m always chasing time. Anyone relate? . #gplife #meh #MondayMood.
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6 years
I only finished an hour later than I’d hoped but that’s a win in GP land!Stethoscope off, week is done. πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸ’ͺ🏽 Now. hometime #friday
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6 years
One of my jobs as a kid was a paper girl. I remember I used to open some broadsheets and imagine how important the people featured in them were. Now it’s little old me. So humbled to feature in @heraldscotland today, my mummy will be proud ☺️.
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5 years
The best surprises come from nature. After 2 hours stood in -22C we got the most spectacular view of aurora borealis in North Finland. #northernlights #milkyway #bucketlist #nofilterneeded
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6 years
It’s the randomness of life that keeps me going!. My last patient of the day was an 89 year old woman. We spent 10 minutes doing a medication review. We then spent 15 minutes reviewing Line of Duty & Homeland, her latest TV obsessions. Never judge a book by its cover!😊.
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6 years
Reasoning of a 5 yr old to shut his mummy up:. β€œIn the same you way you delete photos from your phone, my brain deletes what I did at school, so stop asking me all the time what I ate, what I did. I don’t know. It’s in the cloud.β€πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ. @Apple @MumsnetBloggers #childguru.
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6 years
Dear patient,. It doesn’t matter if you’re a HE or a SHE, whether you’re a HE who was a SHE or a HE that’s now a SHE. To me, you’re as human as all the other humans I see & my role is to help you be the best version of yourself physically and mentally. Yours, GP. #LGBT #NHS.
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5 years
Typical day at the surgery. Here’s some of the things I managed today & I’m just one of thousands of GPs across the #NHS who are doing their best everyday. GPs are busting their asses to keep things afloat so it’s important to #bekindtoGPs Now off home to see my kids @NHSMillion
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6 years
130 patients seen this week. I’m exhausted. I’ve worked so hard. I ask my 6 yo to put his dirty dishes in the sink and all hell breaks loose. β€œDo you know how hard my day was mummy? And you’re making me do more work! It’s not fair😑.”. I give up. Someone bring me🍷. #mumlife.
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4 years
After hours in front of a screen doing tele consultations, I’m all cross-eyed & head is spinning. I miss the olden days of GP-ing. I’m a traditionalist so I appreciate I might be the only one with this view. Excited now for an afternoon of face to face appts. I just miss people!.
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6 years
Never in my life did I expect to hear condolences for this but, you never know what to expect when you live with a 6 yo. Out of nowhere.!. β€œMummy I’m so sorry that you don’t have a willy. It must be so sad for you.” (Gives hug & leaves). 😒😒. Hold on, what did he just say?!😳.
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6 years
β€œMummy, why do you have blue lines on your legs and it’s like you’ve got millions of worms under your skin”. β€œThanks darling. Those are varicose veins & these are stretch marks cos I stretched out lots when I had you and. ” [Before I could finish]. ”You never shrunk back?β€πŸ˜‚.
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6 years
Happy Diwali from me to you. It’s a festival that reminds us that light is the source of everything. Find the light not just within you, but always seek to find the light within others too. #Diwaliwishes #HappyDeepavali
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3 years
Throughout the pandemic, medics have worked tirelessly not only to serve their patients but many have also spent personal time studying & sharing data to address online misinformation & help people make sense of constantly evolving news - They don’t deserve abuse #VaccinesWork.
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3 years
My mum - all emotional - phoned after the show to say how proud she felt to see me on telly in my Indian suit talking about Diwali & doing Bhangra. I rarely get this kind of feedback from her so I’m well chuffed! Special thanks to my @BBCMorningLive family for all the Diwali love
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6 years
My stethoscope - more than just a tool. It represents the sacrifices my parents made to make me a doctor. It’s been part of every emergency I’ve ever attended, heard every story every told to me & listened to countless hearts. A daily reminder of how lucky I am to do what I do.😊.
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5 years
Half an hour phone consultation followed by quick face to face for essential examination (with full PPE on) followed by a further phone consultation to discuss plan. She rocked! To my health visitor, thank you. You reassured, supported & minimised all risk to me and my newbornπŸ™πŸ½.
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6 yo β€œMummy do you want the good news or the bad news first?”. Me, tentatively, β€œEr, the bad news. ?”. 6 yo β€œI tripped and bumped my knee today but I was ok.”. Me, β€œAnd the good news?”. 6 yo β€œThat there is no other bad news.”. If only all news could always be this comfortingπŸ˜‚.
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6 years
Nothing kicks you in the gut more painfully than having to impart bad news to another person. You see the result before they do, you know it will shatter their world, you know there’s no treatment but you just have to get on with it. Sometimes my job makes me very sad πŸ˜” #gplife.
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4 years
Quarantine life is grim but my 7 yr old just shouted from outside my door,. β€œEven though you have coronavirus, you’re still beautiful and I still love you!”. πŸ˜† he properly lifted my spirits! Kids just know how to make everything feel better #itsthelittlethings.
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3 years
Ooft, what a day! Over 40 patients seen today🀯 Did you know - once all patients are seen, GPs have mountains of paperwork (hospital letters/referrals/blood results/prescriptions/sick notes/medical reports etc) to do. But now that all done, a smile to celebrate hometime! #teamgp
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6 years
I did a memory test on an elderly patient today. As they struggled to count, write a sentence or recall simple words, I watched their child’s eyes well up. I thought of my son who I teach these basic things to just now & realised that someday I’ll forget these too.πŸ˜” #dementia.
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5 years
GP of 10 years and never seen as many mental health cases as I’m seeing just now on a daily basis & especially in younger people. If feeling overwhelmed | panicky | low | anxious etc, a heartfelt plea to reach out & seek support. A trusted friend/family/GP - you’re not aloneπŸ’“.
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5 years
Today my kid was poorly. My stomach churned as I organised childcare but I felt too guilty to cancel clinic. My patients needed seen so I showed up BUT 5 of my patients, who booked their appointments this morning, didn’t! No reasons given😠. Thankfully tmw is a new dayπŸ™πŸ½. #NHS.
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5 years
@morrisquinn Thank you. That’s so lovely to hear. I used to get criticised for not having an interest in cooking, baking, sewing, dolls etc! A β€œTomboy!” I recalled those feelings of inadequacy today. Never want my baby to feel that way. He’s an awesome dancer & I won’t have anyone stop himπŸ₯°.
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4 years
When someone says something that touches your heart, offer it back out to the world. My own GP once said, β€œUse me as your shoulder to cry on.” Her words helped during a tough time. I said these words to my patient today. β€œThank you. I feel less alone. They replied. #wordsmatter.
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3 years
New day, new energy! Red lip on for bonus vibes πŸ˜‰
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Patient: I’ve had a cough for a week. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈ Did you get a test?. P: No because it’s not COVID. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈ How do you know if you haven’t been tested?. P: Because I just do!. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈ You need a test. P: Angry & hangs up. Gets tested. Result: COVID positive. Sadly not the 1st. Frustrated GP here😩.
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Been quiet on here recently as life in GP land is all consuming right now. The anti-GP rhetoric online has been hard to observe & right now all mental & emotional strength is needed to 1. Do the work we need to do, 2. Stay ok. Hope you’re all keeping well (& have had your jabsπŸ™πŸ½).
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When you’re working in NHS24 GP Out Of Hours and spot your sister on the screen whose working on the other side of Glasgow #sistersinbusiness 🀣 It’s past midnight, our babies are at home but we are doing our bit for #NHS Our mama will be proud 😜 #GPlife #mumlife
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GP burnout, a true story. We are not β€œpampered pooches” nor are we robots. We are ordinary people whose jobs it is to make decisions which deal with life & death. We see you, your families and loved ones when you most need us. We get sick too.
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It’s my birthday today and I’m enjoying the best present so far - a guilt-free lie in! #mumlife 🀣 Can hear the family whispering and running about the house (hopefully preparing a surprise for meπŸ€”!) but for now, I’m milking this moment for as long as I can! This is 39 πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ₯³πŸ₯‚.
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Heart was thumping, hands shaking but you wouldn’t know that because anxiety is a hidden disorder. I shared on my Instagram last weekend about my issues with anxiety over my life & admitting it made me feel really vulnerable. I wish I’d heard more folk open up when I was a kid.
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"I was just labelled as a worrier". @DrPunamKrishan is so brave opening up about her struggles with anxiety. Full feature on @BBCiPlayer . #MorningLive
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Thank you for all the lovely messages. It’s been a beautiful but emotional time. There’s a tribe of us new mums for whom it’s an especially isolating time. With limited access to postnatal healthcare support & an aching absence of family/friends, we’re cuddling our babies tighter.
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5 years
No it wasn’t how I expected it to be, far from it, but the moment I saw her, time stood still and everything else dissipated into nothingness. Meet our baby girl Ellora who is a member of the next generation of incredible humans who brought light into the world during a pandemic.
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The best medicine I prescribed today was β€œhope” because not all problems can be fixed by a pill. 3 times a day, remind yourself of your β€œwhy” and connect with those who help you make sense of it. #humanconnection #mentalhealth #compassion #listen #rootcause #gplife @NHSMillion.
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5 years
Goodbye maternity leave! It’s time to go back to GP land! Mat leave was a lonely experience thanks to COVID so whilst I’ll be missing baby to bits, I’m really looking forward to seeing patients again, bantering with colleagues, enjoying a HOT cup of coffee & peeing in peaceπŸ˜‚πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ€žπŸ½
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Today my big brother learnt how to subtract big numbers. My dog learnt that doing a poo in the house was a bad idea. And me? Well, I learnt to giggle!
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Morning after his 6th birthday shindig. Me: Hurry up & put your shoes on!. Kid: Stop talking to me like I’m 5! I’m 6! I AM 6! Talk to me like I’m 6!. Me: 😳 Please can you hurry up & put your shoes on?. Kid: Thank you & yes I can. #childguru #lessonsfromkids #SaturdayMorning.
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Day 6 of COVID & quarantine with baby. She thankfully🀞🏽remains ok, I feel like hell. The fevers, aches, intermittent electric shock like pains, no smell/taste & fatigue is just horrible. Fed up of pandemic life now! Sending gratitude to the incredible people behind the vaccinesπŸ™πŸ½.
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4 years
Get asked this all the time. β€œIf you’ve had COVID19, do you still need the vaccine?” The answer: YES & 6 wks since testing positive, I’m happy to have received mine. Don’t risk your life or that of others due to misinformation. Ask the questions but get your answers from experts
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@DrPunamKrishan
π™³πš› π™Ώπšžπš—πšŠπš– π™Ίπš›πš’πšœπš‘πšŠπš—
3 years
There’s people going into work, out in shops, kids going into school whilst awaiting PCR test results - this is not on. If you go for a PCR test you must assume you’ve got COVID until you get a negative result. Going out or meeting others puts them at risk otherwise & is not ok.
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@DrPunamKrishan
π™³πš› π™Ώπšžπš—πšŠπš– π™Ίπš›πš’πšœπš‘πšŠπš—
6 years
Sat waiting for my name to be called for an interview and I’m totally cacking it! All my self-belief, affirmations and everything else I’ve tried, to calm the nerves with, hasn’t worked. At what point in one’s career do events like this not cause a meltdown? Wish me luck! 😬😬.
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@DrPunamKrishan
π™³πš› π™Ώπšžπš—πšŠπš– π™Ίπš›πš’πšœπš‘πšŠπš—
5 years
Feel so angry that whilst most of the country are doing their best and sacrificing everything - even their own lives #NHSCovidHeroes - we see pictures today of selfish idiots who are out sunbathing & picnicking. What will it take?🀬🀬🀬#StayHomeSaveLives.
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@DrPunamKrishan
π™³πš› π™Ώπšžπš—πšŠπš– π™Ίπš›πš’πšœπš‘πšŠπš—
6 years
Planned this morning to go the gym tonight. Told family I’ll be going to the gym tonight. Finished work to go to the gym tonight. But somehow I find myself in my pjs at 6:30pm instead of being at the gym tonight!πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ #winternights #thatslife #TuesdayTruths.
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