Week 8 was mean't to be a little easier as the Mersey hospital was to fully reopen.it didn't but the border for admissions to be taken directly to Launceston was shifted to anyone living east of the Mersey river.One of my patients on Monday actually lived across the road from the Mersey hospital.
Started the week with 25 patients but the team worked well and despite having an extra 12 new admissions from Tuesday on the unit finished the week with 12 patients.This was the third week that I got my registrar to be the Acting Consultant.She had been an intern with me 2 years ago on a previous stint at LGH.She is only a few months into her first year as a Basic Physician Trainee but she has handled the work load very well with a great bedside manner and empathy.I continue to be impressed by the quality of our young medical graduates.
The week went without drama and the work has been both enjoyable and satisfying.When it doesn't rain I go for a walk around the town.One of the benefits has been the pain from the bursa over my right hip has settled nearly completely.
I was able to pick up my next couple of Pinots for my nightly tipple.
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One lunch time I ducked over to Invermay and got a spicy beef burger from Food for Dudes.Tasty but a little messy.
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Saturday morning and after a sleep in went down to the harest market and bought some bacon,local cheeses and some apples.A little bit less social distancing but still pretty good for a market.
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Then took a short drive to Exeter and the Exeter bakery for a scallop pie lunch.Haven't changed their recipe though only 5 scallops.Not surprised in view of the times.
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That night turned the spuds I hadn't used in my curries into roast potatoes.not to bad with an old second hand oven.
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