The Simple Truth About Nurses

Dear Nurses In another world I would have been an engineer sitting behind a computer solving other management problems. But thanks to an inspirational ICU nurse I changed from engineering to medicine. Now in this world, as a doctor, I am a humble part of the team at Kingsway Hospital that is managing the Covid-19…

A Dream in the Time of Covid

Is this all a dream? Six weeks ago I was placed in self-isolation by my hospital for ten days. “I had a dream that you asked me to polish your shoes” my maid, Londiwe, messaged me a few days later. Now you should know I have never asked her to shine my shoes. Erasmus does…

Stay safe..

Dear Nurses I am so proud of all of you.  You have applied yourself to everything that is new. You have patiently listened as we explain protocol after protocol, and then frustrated  you by changing it the next day. I am proud of how you showed care to my 99-year-old patient whose hair is perfectly coiffed and…