My last duty in ER

I have been regularly on duty in the emergency room since I graduated from medical college in 1994. It was a few times per week when I was young; as I get older, it became less frequent, for example, a few times per month.

I just did my final duty on December 4, 2023.

I cannot count how many times I worked as a duty doctor at night on weekdays and during the day time on weekends. There must have been hundreds or more.

For almost three decades when I engaged in the tough duties, I sometimes encountered scary situations, in which I was confused because I was not sure about how to treat patients who were in critical condition.

Now I am satisfied with finishing my last duty since I managed quite well all patients who sought medical care on that day. I have to thank Dr. Nishikawa, who is a resident doctor, for his practical support.

It is true that being on duty in the emergency room made me improved a lot not only as a doctor but also as a human. I won't forget my valuable experiences in the emergency department.