Something a bit different

winterwhite

Once when I was pregnant, back in the dark ages in Cambridge, they corralled all women at about 36 weeks who’d already had one child for a practical exam. We spent all day lying on beds with students coming to poke and prod us and ask questions which we had to answer. They then came back with an examiner who asked them questions and we stayed silent. Quite an easy day away from the two-year-old. Seemed a sensible enough idea. Still done from time to time for all I know.

When I was in labour with my first child, they asked if they could show in some students. I agreed, expecting a couple of medical students, I got a class load of secondary school students!

Once when I was pregnant, back in the dark ages in Cambridge, they corralled all women at about 36 weeks who’d already had one child for a practical exam. We spent all day lying on beds with students coming to poke and prod us and ask questions which we had to answer. They then came back with an examiner who asked them questions and we stayed silent. Quite an easy day away from the two-year-old. Seemed a sensible enough idea. Still done from time to time for all I know.

I don't have to take any drugs or have any medical procedures. It's the communication module. Very good that they do this as communication with patients is vital.
I'll check out Stella Doodledog- just hope I'm not a Mrs Wong!

There is another Scottish gran doing this. She said it is really interesting.

My husband is on a sort of a trial thing with our Future Health. It's testing something new for cholesterol. He's had a full health check with it so he's chuffed to have had that free of charge. They do it at a private clinic and send taxis for him.

Have you seen 'Stella', Aveline? It's very good if not. It's a comedy drama starring Ruth Jones. She trains to be a nurse, and there is a character called Mrs Wong, a hapless Chinese lady who is the simulated patient.

It sounds very interesting and worthwhile. Unfortunately my nearest hospital is almost 30 miles away so I doubt they would send a taxi for me!

I have an acquaintance who's been doing this for quite a while and she really enjoys it.

I get subsistence and they send a taxi for me. I'm retired from NHS and don't want to be paid.

i'd want to get paid, at least fares and subsistence.
does sound interesting though.
good th share. give people ideas.

That really does sound interesting Aveline and quite a different volunteering role
I'd like to hear how it goes, good luck .