Whenever a doctor answers my page and sounds like I woke them up, I go out of my way to have a cup of coffee waiting for them. They don't always drink it, but it makes them smile most of the time.
As a doctor that makes me so happy I work with wonderful nurses and so my doctor friends tell me their nurses aren’t always the best and that I am so lucky to have a great team of doctors and nurses! So it’s great to hear that you help to make the situation better
@@biancadesousa and that’s completely fine. I just think she’s such a positive and sweet person, everyone wants to know more about her and how she lives her life. I know I want to see more of her and I aspire to be more like her. 😊
3:35 I slept through a fire alarm that was going off for five minutes straight at band camp that was right outside my door... I think I'll use the vibration idea
I'm 3rd year medical student from somalia. You are the secret behind my motivation towards my goal.. Thank u so much for your helpful vlogging wish me a good luck I'm doing my comprehensive exams towards clinical classes
I’m a 17 year old guy that is working on a career that has nothing to do with being a doctor or anything along those lines and play video games 24/7 and yet this still randomly pops into my recommended but yet I’m intrigued by this content
When I was 17 I used to get the same thing I used to watch every video later on I got interested and got into medical school maybe this is a sign from the universe
I was just thinking the same thing. I have horrible medical anxiety and honestly this does help me knowing there are truly good medical professionals that just love to help.
I have a super rare disease that only 10 people for every million have. I'm having my 8th brain surgery in 9 years coming up soon. It is understandable to be afraid, but don't be! Yes, some doctors, nurses, etc. just plain suck. They do. Same as any other profession, some people are in their line of work for the wrong reasons and it shows. However, MOST people in healthcare truly do want the best for you! Keep in mind that they are human and will have bad days. In the U.S. at least, nurses are way overworked and some doctors are too. That can create so much stress that they seem less than friendly when in reality, they care and are upset that they can't do their very best for every patient because they simply have too little time & not enough help. All of that said, in order to go through what they go through, including ungrateful & demanding patients, most of them really do care. I've been hospitalized dozens of times and have had hundreds of nurses & doctors in that time, so I've had a pretty good "survey" to base this on! Even with my disease being so rare & thus difficult to treat, most of those caring for me have tried their best to meet my needs. If you need healthcare then get it, don't put it off out of fear!
I should probably let you know that Siobhan appears to have a tendency to put the stethoscope over the shirt. That's definitely something. As far as I'm aware, the best doctors always ensure it touches the skin!
@@petercdowney 1) What does that have to do with the comment you're replying to? 2) I absolutely disagree. Sometimes they can't get a good listen through clothing but if they can, why risk spreading germs from patient to patient? I HATE when doctors put their stethoscope on my skin. They only do it if they have to because they know this. The doctors I've spoken with try to avoid it for exactly the reason I just said - the last thing you want is to listen to the heart & lungs of a sick patient and then put it on the body of a healthy one.
Adnan A fire alarms (drills) make me jump out of fight or flight like a flinch then my heart rate goes up but then i’m not scared just anxious or annoyed because the alarm in loud
I was wondering if it might be an interesting video to do a “what I wish I could tell patients” or “what I wish patients would do” vid. Like keep your medications in order, eat more vegetables, don’t delay routine visits or procedures, or whatever you see a lot of that could maybe help people stay out of the hospital or at least have a better outcome.
Oh my gosh this would be great!!!! Know what medical conditions you have, know what meds you take and what they're actually for (just those two would be huge). If I could throw in eat more vegetables and go for at least a short walk every day and stop smoking that's starting to seem like too much to ask haha but it would be so nice
Do all of these before you tackle this field: Exercise, eat better, yoga, manage time, and surround yourself with the MOST powerful vibes to push you forward- EVERYTHING is mental you just gotta mentally prepare
thats why only the best students are chosen to be doctors, if you start of smart, the job is slightly easier for you. On oncall days on the other hand you need a alot endurance as you most probably wont be able to sleep the whole night and expected to perform at a good level the next day. in some centers you have to work 8am till 5pm the next day.
Eh, as a nurse, if the doctor isn't responding to me fast enough, I just call someone else 😂 At my hospital, we have answering services too. So if I page a doctor overheard with no response, I'll call his/her answering services. They'll either page him/her again or direct me to an NP on call that can usually help until the doctor responds.
Omg! You answered a question i asked in Insta DM, and other people too, but i would be so scared that i won't wake up because i am a really deep sleeper😅 but sleeping with the pager on you and the sound all turned up, i am pretty sure i would wake up hahaha
Hi Siobhan. It's my favorite part of the day. Have you ever declare someone dead, and after a while the impossible happened and they got a pulse? Like in the movie Breakthrough. I cried 😭 and it's based on a true story.
We had a patient come into the ER who had fallen into the Ohio river in January. Witnesses said he was underwater for 20 minutes. Patient had no vitals when EMS found them. By time the patient got to ED he had been without a pulse or respirations for about 36 minutes. Because his body temperature was kept so low due to the ice cold water, our amazing physicians managed to resuscitate him... Two days later he started breathing on his own again and woke up. He had almost no lasting damage even though he was clinically dead for more than 30 minutes.
Our doctors have switched from pagers to just using cellphones, one doctor is known for sleeping through pages and we’ve had to call the police a few times to check on him lmao.
Love this! Self care is so important. I recently graduated from nursing school at 39y/o, and will be starting a nurse residency in the ED in July. I did a career change after I became disenchanted with corporate America, and mundane desk jobs. What made you want to return to school to pursue medicine instead of playing violin professionally? P.S. Can we get a few more violin videos?
You are literally the most lovely person. Our disciplines are polar opposites as I study Law but I legit cannot stop watching your videos. How do you stay so happy? XD
I struggling to get into medical school, and sometimes I wonder if it's worth all that work and study, but when I see a doctor who have years of practice, and don't even get that newbie excitement anymore, get soooo motivated just for conecting to a pacient at 3:00 am... I Know I'm in the right path and all will be worthy. I hope I enjoy this trip and thank you Siobhan
Recently finished MS2, starting clerkship in June! So nervous haha. What are some things medical students do to make your life a little easier? What are things med students do that absolutely infuriate you?
I love your videos, I'm a current University student and watching your videos inspires me to try my best in my classes in order to help the future of my field
I do have a question how do you deal with a mental health patient that comes into the into the emergency room where you work at especially somebody with multiple mental health diagnosis like in my case recently diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder by borderline personality disorder bipolar to PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia and the patient is self harming
Yes, that plug worked I will definitely watch your next q&a! Thanks for taking to talk about mental health! Love your videos Siobhan and are an inspiration!!
Can you make a video about general tips on taking care of yourself? I know that isn't specific. Maybe.. self-care tips is what I'm trying to say. You are an inspiration and I really enjoy your videos!
I wish you was here in Australia. Our doctors here could do better to learn from you. My question is how do you keep yourself from getting sick after dealing with sick people that have flue or colds etc
Shaunna sparkles Clarke speaking as a lab tech (my boss is a physician): vaccinations, good hand hygiene and healthy eating/lifestyle. Sounds easier than it is. 😉
QUESTION: How can a grateful patient best express said gratitude? Obviously a verbal "thank you" at the time, but what is best? I'm heading into brain surgery #8 (pseudotumor cerebri/idiopathic intracranial hypertension - I'm 1 in 100,000) so lots of hospital stays! I ALWAYS bring a hand-written card to give to the people who cared for me when I go back to the hospital for my post-ops, and I usually try to slide a Starbuck's card in because there is one in the hospital and most of them say they run on caffeine. Anything that stands out that you always appreciate?
Michelle Baker written cards and notes are definitely the way to go! Chocolates and coffees are great, but a heartfelt note is just so much more special.
I know this comment may sound stupid but I know how annoying it is to be woken up by loud noice (Fire alarm) so my boarding school is quite an old one and as a result it used to go off at 12 am 2 am 4 am and 7 am on really bad nights.
I definitely understood when you questioned why you’re working so hard and your friends are having fun. I’ve felt this way since I started college. But, my mind is in the right place and I know where I want to be and that’s in the hospital helping others and traveling one day. You’re great to look up to ❤️
Hey Siobhan! I can relate to u so much in many ways like: we both: play violin, both Irish, and the amount of time we spent in the hospital🏥. I was a regular hospital patient all my life. Xx I luv watching your videos Xx . Your like...idk..... the doctor that cares for people like me on a day to day basis like no other ❤️ ily Siobhan
The fear of sleeping through something critical was honestly what kept me from going for an MD or DO degree when I was younger. I deal with a lot of fatigue. Hopefully with medication, I can make it through if I decide to go to med school in a few years once the kids are grown up and if I get admitted. It would be my dream to be an OB / GYN, but obviously that is not the friendliest profession for someone who does not tolerate sleep deprivation well.
What a cheerful person she is. Her attitude is contagious and I bet she is amazingly to work with. I’ve worked with some people who are so negative it that sucked the life out of me and I wish I had more people with such an uplifting spirit in my workplace
I really wish I could meet you. YOU are what we need here in the US especially where I live. How do you deal with someone with chronic issues that even their regular doctor cant deal with? I am disabled and have chronic issues that when I end up in the ER now, I get labeled as a drug addict, of which i am NOT...how would you give quality care to a person in my situation?
Coincidentally, the bell sound heard at 0:52 can be heard in hospitals as the fire alarm system’s alarm signal, since hospitals don’t usually like loud buzzing/shrieking alarms that are heard in most other buildings.
What happens when you get multiple emergency’s from the emergency apartment and they are all really dangerous for the patient and I want to know this because I want to become a doctor so I can know what I need to do thirst And if you do reply to this comment thank you 😊
Do doctors get compassion fatigue like law enforcement officers do? I would imagine that seeing people in such sickly states takes a toll, and especially when you are so involved with understanding patients as much as you are.
hey Siobhan. today is my 1 year hospital anniversary (the day i got out of the icu after 8 months). You realy inspire me to keep fighting every day with simple stuff like: taking meds at school, regular hospital oppoitmants and many more!! . but today is not only my anniversary, but its my 14th birthday!!! i love u so much Siobhan and keep that irish side of u bright, like me xx
You seem like such a cool resident, Siobhan! I have a question, what is your approach to teaching med students, and what are your expectations of students on your service if you have any?
I did exactly that for all my interviews! I am the lightest sleeper but I was still paranoid about sleeping through an alarm and missing my interview. So, I would turn on vibrate and sound and tuck my phone underneath me as long as my charger reached.
What happens if they sleep through their pager for an emergency page? Whoever’s charge goes to the on call room and wakes them up 😂 we’re blessed in the ICU that the on call room is across the hall. For the record though we’d only do it for an emergency, you guys need you’re sleep!!
You have forgotten your coffe thermos. Coffee will keep you alert and awake during your work. Dont sleep during your call duty , keep yourself awake and thus time will fly quickly.
I love her energy shes a natural on camera shes very smart and beautiful this channel is awesome I haven't ever seen another channel that gives us sort of a way to get into the life of a doctor in such a good way shes awesome I love this channel
I'm a 4th year medical student, and I alwayss love to watch your videos!! You are an inspiring person, and you give me the strenght to continue when i'm really exhausted.
You have no idea how long i have been waiting for a new video. The week just dragged because i just feel lost without your videos. I think im generally obsessed with your videos now you are my favourite youtuber and no one could change my mind. Ive watched every vlog over and over i think to point i know what you're saying at what point im that obsessed 😂😂 i love them and you!! I have regained my love for residency ive actually now changed my college course from childcare to studying biology specifically medicine. You are my biggest inspiration and i have so much respect for you more than anyone its just all perfect. Love from England ❤
Watching this youtuber for the first time, and i must say shes like a ray of sunshine happiness! Haha, so cute! Im impressed she plays violin and works as a doctor. Subscribed on the first video ive seen!
My husband is also a doctor. So I watch your videos to see what he went through. I was watching one of your videos in bed, and when the pager went off, he woke up out of a dead sleep and started looking for his pager. His current hospital doesn’t even use those, haha.
Not 1-1 comparable but I’m a Red Cross first aid volunteer. A few times a year I have sleep shifts during events. Meaning that so am at the first aid station with my colleague. We will be in bed sleeping and will be called by security if someone needs help, or they shuts show up at the first aid station. When someone calls the Dutch emergency number (112) the dispatch center will call us to. I’m a deep sleeper and the first few times I was so scared to miss a call from security or the 112 center during an emergency. But I have found out that even though I am a deep sleeper at home, during these sleep shifts I wake up at the smallest sounds. At home a bomb could explode right next to me and I wouldn’t even hear it, during these shifts someone could cough outside and I would be sitting straight up in bed.
Whenever a doctor answers my page and sounds like I woke them up, I go out of my way to have a cup of coffee waiting for them. They don't always drink it, but it makes them smile most of the time.
MinnieBear
Yes
As a doctor that makes me so happy I work with wonderful nurses and so my doctor friends tell me their nurses aren’t always the best and that I am so lucky to have a great team of doctors and nurses! So it’s great to hear that you help to make the situation better
Wow..you are truly a wonderful person..little things like that go a long way ^-^
MinnieBear aw that’s so sweet
Nurses are literally the backbone of doctors and the direct care of them to their patients especially in ED 🙏
I feel like shes so nice that she could be a disney princess
That's weird.
usrafieckx9 very weird lol
Idc 💁♀️
Nah I completely agree too
Or a dragon in disguise 😂😂
Is that why you're called "residents"? Because you sleep in the hospital?
Haha actually yeah!
R.F. That is so true
Violin MD I love 💕 you
They don’t have residents in the United States
@@chrisapplegate9483 not true. Doctors in the US have to go through residency as part of their education.
She is literally so pleasant oh my god
cool How does that make you suspicious
How is she pleasant? Please don’t just throw a bold statement like that out there without explaining yourself. Thanks
Ayyylien007 you good?
@@irbeast69 bruh it's a compliment. You ok?
I will forever request a “day in my life on my day off” video ☺️
she’s stated before she doesn’t like talking about her personal life
@@biancadesousa and that’s completely fine. I just think she’s such a positive and sweet person, everyone wants to know more about her and how she lives her life. I know I want to see more of her and I aspire to be more like her. 😊
3:35 I slept through a fire alarm that was going off for five minutes straight at band camp that was right outside my door... I think I'll use the vibration idea
Hannah F.
Well that’s scary
band camp, oh yes
Hannah F. An American fire alarm?
Same..i sleep through everything...my sister threw like 4 pillows at my face to wake me up cause of a tornado alarm thing...scary stuff...
No sleeping at band camp! PRACTICE ALL NIGHT
Please do a collaboration with Dr. Mike Varshavski
jesseh r yes definitely!
YESYESYESYES
This needs way more upvotes!
Yaaaaas
YESS!!!
I'm 3rd year medical student from somalia. You are the secret behind my motivation towards my goal.. Thank u so much for your helpful vlogging wish me a good luck I'm doing my comprehensive exams towards clinical classes
All the best
Inshallah you do well on your exams best of luck
War waad ka saaraysaa ha u bixin
good luck!!
Omar, thank you for your hard work!
I’m a 17 year old guy that is working on a career that has nothing to do with being a doctor or anything along those lines and play video games 24/7 and yet this still randomly pops into my recommended but yet I’m intrigued by this content
When I was 17 I used to get the same thing I used to watch every video later on I got interested and got into medical school maybe this is a sign from the universe
Lmfoa I’m the same age and I’m a web developer 😂
Same
abdullah jamal lol nice and that’s very true I’m working on a major in cyber security but I’ve also had thoughts of being a paramedic or EMT
Bobbythefish_gaming same!
Can you be my doctor 🤣🤣 I might actually be willing to go instead of freaking out
I was just thinking the same thing. I have horrible medical anxiety and honestly this does help me knowing there are truly good medical professionals that just love to help.
I have a super rare disease that only 10 people for every million have. I'm having my 8th brain surgery in 9 years coming up soon. It is understandable to be afraid, but don't be! Yes, some doctors, nurses, etc. just plain suck. They do. Same as any other profession, some people are in their line of work for the wrong reasons and it shows. However, MOST people in healthcare truly do want the best for you! Keep in mind that they are human and will have bad days. In the U.S. at least, nurses are way overworked and some doctors are too. That can create so much stress that they seem less than friendly when in reality, they care and are upset that they can't do their very best for every patient because they simply have too little time & not enough help. All of that said, in order to go through what they go through, including ungrateful & demanding patients, most of them really do care. I've been hospitalized dozens of times and have had hundreds of nurses & doctors in that time, so I've had a pretty good "survey" to base this on! Even with my disease being so rare & thus difficult to treat, most of those caring for me have tried their best to meet my needs. If you need healthcare then get it, don't put it off out of fear!
I should probably let you know that Siobhan appears to have a tendency to put the stethoscope over the shirt. That's definitely something. As far as I'm aware, the best doctors always ensure it touches the skin!
Rhianne L me too
@@petercdowney 1) What does that have to do with the comment you're replying to? 2) I absolutely disagree. Sometimes they can't get a good listen through clothing but if they can, why risk spreading germs from patient to patient? I HATE when doctors put their stethoscope on my skin. They only do it if they have to because they know this. The doctors I've spoken with try to avoid it for exactly the reason I just said - the last thing you want is to listen to the heart & lungs of a sick patient and then put it on the body of a healthy one.
Her “yeehoooo” when she was talking about waking up at 4am made me laugh lol
I missed this and can't find it lol
That made me laugh too 😂
SteveVi0lence 4:45
Sleep as a doctor? Don't make me laugh 🤣
How to Medicate I followed your channel! You have a lot of great information on your channel and I hope more people will see it. :)
@@haylz27 that is really sweet of you! It means a lot to me! Thank you!
😂😂😂 that made me laugh
Ima checkout ur channel! 😁 hopefully future doc! 🙋🏻♀️ hopefully 😅
@@AkiraMoon313 goodluck
Drop a hair care routine sis! On a different note you cemented my decision to want to study medicine :)
She did in one of her Q&As. If you don't want to look for it: She uses Moroccan oil to be able to brush her hair after shower.
It seems like the doctors I know just get annoyed rather than scared at pages 😂
Adnan A fire alarms (drills) make me jump out of fight or flight like a flinch then my heart rate goes up but then i’m not scared just anxious or annoyed because the alarm in loud
Bro you are literally everywhere
I was wondering if it might be an interesting video to do a “what I wish I could tell patients” or “what I wish patients would do” vid. Like keep your medications in order, eat more vegetables, don’t delay routine visits or procedures, or whatever you see a lot of that could maybe help people stay out of the hospital or at least have a better outcome.
Oh my gosh this would be great!!!! Know what medical conditions you have, know what meds you take and what they're actually for (just those two would be huge). If I could throw in eat more vegetables and go for at least a short walk every day and stop smoking that's starting to seem like too much to ask haha but it would be so nice
Don’t worry. I’m a nurse lol I’ll page your until I get what I want!!!! I don’t get mad until I page 3 times 😂 then I come looking for you.
I seriously would not have the mental or physical strength to do this job
Do all of these before you tackle this field: Exercise, eat better, yoga, manage time, and surround yourself with the MOST powerful vibes to push you forward- EVERYTHING is mental you just gotta mentally prepare
thats why only the best students are chosen to be doctors, if you start of smart, the job is slightly easier for you. On oncall days on the other hand you need a alot endurance as you most probably wont be able to sleep the whole night and expected to perform at a good level the next day. in some centers you have to work 8am till 5pm the next day.
Yikes...... sleeping through a page? Sounds heart stopping
I've heard those pagers. Even from the next room they're so loud!
Eh, as a nurse, if the doctor isn't responding to me fast enough, I just call someone else 😂 At my hospital, we have answering services too. So if I page a doctor overheard with no response, I'll call his/her answering services. They'll either page him/her again or direct me to an NP on call that can usually help until the doctor responds.
Kyla Marie She was making a joke; seems “heart stopping”
@@xxminecrafthype443 I'm a girl by the way.
Sabre snowleopard aj Has happened when Doctors are exhausted
yayyyy! siobhan, love your videos and I am truly inspired by you, lots of love from a fellow doctor colleague in the uk xxx
Yea, her vlogs are great!
Congrats, and good luck! That said what are you going to specialize in?
Omg! You answered a question i asked in Insta DM, and other people too, but i would be so scared that i won't wake up because i am a really deep sleeper😅 but sleeping with the pager on you and the sound all turned up, i am pretty sure i would wake up hahaha
Haha yes exactly! They are pretty obnoxious sounding 😂
Hi Siobhan. It's my favorite part of the day. Have you ever declare someone dead, and after a while the impossible happened and they got a pulse? Like in the movie Breakthrough. I cried 😭 and it's based on a true story.
lol wow, this has never happened to me, would be great to see if any one including siobhan has 😱
This situation happened at the hospital I worked at in the ED!
This happened to my father in law. He was declared but brought back.
@@shaynadesiree5278 wow incredible
We had a patient come into the ER who had fallen into the Ohio river in January. Witnesses said he was underwater for 20 minutes. Patient had no vitals when EMS found them. By time the patient got to ED he had been without a pulse or respirations for about 36 minutes. Because his body temperature was kept so low due to the ice cold water, our amazing physicians managed to resuscitate him... Two days later he started breathing on his own again and woke up. He had almost no lasting damage even though he was clinically dead for more than 30 minutes.
Our doctors have switched from pagers to just using cellphones, one doctor is known for sleeping through pages and we’ve had to call the police a few times to check on him lmao.
Who else would be ordering from Domino’s at 2am as resident?
Do a collab with Doctor Mike! Love you too!! Thumbs up to let her see this:)
Endgame/game of thrones/ and Violin MD! what a weekend
And attack on titan too 😱
@@noorafaloul2335The manga is really good too the story is so awesome!
@@KCSPresence yeah! Even the animation is pretty cool. I love it.
Horseback riding/ horseback riding/ Violin MD
omg yes endgame!!
Love this! Self care is so important. I recently graduated from nursing school at 39y/o, and will be starting a nurse residency in the ED in July. I did a career change after I became disenchanted with corporate America, and mundane desk jobs.
What made you want to return to school to pursue medicine instead of playing violin professionally?
P.S. Can we get a few more violin videos?
You are literally the most lovely person. Our disciplines are polar opposites as I study Law but I legit cannot stop watching your videos. How do you stay so happy? XD
I struggling to get into medical school, and sometimes I wonder if it's worth all that work and study, but when I see a doctor who have years of practice, and don't even get that newbie excitement anymore, get soooo motivated just for conecting to a pacient at 3:00 am... I Know I'm in the right path and all will be worthy. I hope I enjoy this trip and thank you Siobhan
Your English is awesome...... no worries
I feel like I would wake up and be like "where's that noise coming from?"
Recently finished MS2, starting clerkship in June! So nervous haha. What are some things medical students do to make your life a little easier? What are things med students do that absolutely infuriate you?
I would love to hear Shiobhan's answer to this question!!
I love your videos, I'm a current University student and watching your videos inspires me to try my best in my classes in order to help the future of my field
Siobhan: I FEEL NO FEAR...
💕 What happens if there is multiple code blue or other serious codes? Also have you been in that situation? 💕
now that you showed this compilation of your duty, I have so much more respect for you
before you hated her?
WE are the best?!?! No you're the best!! Seriously love your videos. Makes us feel like we are right with you during your call shifts!! ❤❤
I love how much you interact with your followers. It reminds me that TH-cam is a community ❤️
Do a collab with Dr Mike Varshavski
Word.
how the frick do you know how to spell his last name
Meriah Finnigan
Copy and paste
Dilshad Aslam Oh yeah everything makes sense now
Meriah Finnigan Life is simple with copy and paste cuz I have NO time to memorize that last name
to all the doctors in the comments:
thanks for your hard work and dedication! it doesn’t go unnoticed :)
I do have a question how do you deal with a mental health patient that comes into the into the emergency room where you work at especially somebody with multiple mental health diagnosis like in my case recently diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder by borderline personality disorder bipolar to PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia and the patient is self harming
I wonder if I could sleep through a page call because I remember sleeping through quite a few earthquakes. Anywhere from Richter scale 2 to 6.
Yes, that plug worked I will definitely watch your next q&a! Thanks for taking to talk about mental health! Love your videos Siobhan and are an inspiration!!
Hahaha nice! I think I was a bit loopy post call when I recorded that haha 😂
Can you make a video about general tips on taking care of yourself? I know that isn't specific. Maybe.. self-care tips is what I'm trying to say. You are an inspiration and I really enjoy your videos!
I wish you was here in Australia. Our doctors here could do better to learn from you.
My question is how do you keep yourself from getting sick after dealing with sick people that have flue or colds etc
Shaunna sparkles Clarke speaking as a lab tech (my boss is a physician): vaccinations, good hand hygiene and healthy eating/lifestyle. Sounds easier than it is. 😉
Are most Canadian docs as nice as you? If so, i need to move to Canada
Jesus. I barely found your channel and I am in love . Currently binge watching your videos
QUESTION: How can a grateful patient best express said gratitude? Obviously a verbal "thank you" at the time, but what is best? I'm heading into brain surgery #8 (pseudotumor cerebri/idiopathic intracranial hypertension - I'm 1 in 100,000) so lots of hospital stays! I ALWAYS bring a hand-written card to give to the people who cared for me when I go back to the hospital for my post-ops, and I usually try to slide a Starbuck's card in because there is one in the hospital and most of them say they run on caffeine. Anything that stands out that you always appreciate?
Michelle Baker written cards and notes are definitely the way to go! Chocolates and coffees are great, but a heartfelt note is just so much more special.
I just stumbled across her coV 19 video and now Going thru all her videos bc I enjoy watching.
Do you spend much time with phlebotomists in the hospital? Just finished my coursework and earned certification (yay💪) I’m curious
I hope she does a video with them one day.
Samantha Samantha I’m in classes right now! I wonder that too lol
If you sleep through the page the nurses will just hunt you down 😂
Being an on call doctor sounds a little bit like motherhood.
Lol I’m a new mom and was thinking that
Just found your channel and I love it. I think you are amazing and super pretty.
I know this comment may sound stupid but I know how annoying it is to be woken up by loud noice (Fire alarm) so my boarding school is quite an old one and as a result it used to go off at 12 am 2 am 4 am and 7 am on really bad nights.
Great video! I relate to a lot of what you mentioned here even as a General Surgery resident!! 😅
Keep up the great work!
I definitely understood when you questioned why you’re working so hard and your friends are having fun. I’ve felt this way since I started college. But, my mind is in the right place and I know where I want to be and that’s in the hospital helping others and traveling one day. You’re great to look up to ❤️
Good luck!!!!
Hey Siobhan! I can relate to u so much in many ways like: we both: play violin, both Irish, and the amount of time we spent in the hospital🏥. I was a regular hospital patient all my life. Xx I luv watching your videos Xx . Your like...idk..... the doctor that cares for people like me on a day to day basis like no other ❤️ ily Siobhan
The fear of sleeping through something critical was honestly what kept me from going for an MD or DO degree when I was younger. I deal with a lot of fatigue. Hopefully with medication, I can make it through if I decide to go to med school in a few years once the kids are grown up and if I get admitted. It would be my dream to be an OB / GYN, but obviously that is not the friendliest profession for someone who does not tolerate sleep deprivation well.
"snacks at the nurses station" hahahaha... I'm a nurse and I'm totally guilty of this!
What a cheerful person she is. Her attitude is contagious and I bet she is amazingly to work with. I’ve worked with some people who are so negative it that sucked the life out of me and I wish I had more people with such an uplifting spirit in my workplace
I really wish I could meet you. YOU are what we need here in the US especially where I live. How do you deal with someone with chronic issues that even their regular doctor cant deal with? I am disabled and have chronic issues that when I end up in the ER now, I get labeled as a drug addict, of which i am NOT...how would you give quality care to a person in my situation?
Coincidentally, the bell sound heard at 0:52 can be heard in hospitals as the fire alarm system’s alarm signal, since hospitals don’t usually like loud buzzing/shrieking alarms that are heard in most other buildings.
I punching bag fell on me while I was sleeping I still didnt wake up.
How do you get time to travel or visit family back home as a resident? Do you work on weekends too?
we only see you so upbeat and happy and super excited positive, all of the time... It would be great, to see you just regular and real sometimes
This is very helpful! I love all your videos! Keep doing what you do best!💕
Siobhan, you are so incredible!!! Are you ever worried about burning out?
i don't know how to explain this but you have radiate doctor energy. like you LOOK like a doctor
What happens when you get multiple emergency’s from the emergency apartment and they are all really dangerous for the patient and I want to know this because I want to become a doctor so I can know what I need to do thirst
And if you do reply to this comment thank you 😊
If you have a daughter someday, will you name her Paige?
LOL. Did you know that Siobhan's fiancé is a first year Internal Medicine resident? That, in my mind, makes this question even more fun.
Do doctors get compassion fatigue like law enforcement officers do? I would imagine that seeing people in such sickly states takes a toll, and especially when you are so involved with understanding patients as much as you are.
In Sweden there are hospital priests who can help staff (kind of in a psychologist role) as well as patients.
collab with dr mike!!!
hey Siobhan. today is my 1 year hospital anniversary (the day i got out of the icu after 8 months). You realy inspire me to keep fighting every day with simple stuff like: taking meds at school, regular hospital oppoitmants and many more!! . but today is not only my anniversary, but its my 14th birthday!!! i love u so much Siobhan and keep that irish side of u bright, like me xx
I love you. Thanks for great vids.
You seem like such a cool resident, Siobhan! I have a question, what is your approach to teaching med students, and what are your expectations of students on your service if you have any?
I love the fact you replace the patients’ stuff (monitors, compressions) with other things that sort of show it.
I did exactly that for all my interviews! I am the lightest sleeper but I was still paranoid about sleeping through an alarm and missing my interview. So, I would turn on vibrate and sound and tuck my phone underneath me as long as my charger reached.
2nd year med student here from PH. Will take the Internal Medicine path soon. Love watching your videos! 💙💙💙
What happens if they sleep through their pager for an emergency page? Whoever’s charge goes to the on call room and wakes them up 😂 we’re blessed in the ICU that the on call room is across the hall.
For the record though we’d only do it for an emergency, you guys need you’re sleep!!
You have forgotten your coffe thermos. Coffee will keep you alert and awake during your work. Dont sleep during your call duty , keep yourself awake and thus time will fly quickly.
💕 What happens if there is multiple code blue or other serious codes? Also have you been in that situation? 💕
💕 What happens if there is multiple code blue or other serious codes? Also have you been in that situation? 💕
I love her energy shes a natural on camera shes very smart and beautiful this channel is awesome I haven't ever seen another channel that gives us sort of a way to get into the life of a doctor in such a good way shes awesome I love this channel
Good job and keep up your fantastic attitude, hard work, and example for others, Siobhan!
I've been diagnosed with mesenteric panniculitis.. can you talk about this?
I'm a 4th year medical student, and I alwayss love to watch your videos!! You are an inspiring person, and you give me the strenght to continue when i'm really exhausted.
my mum sometimes works all day on weekends, as an ICU nurse, and it’s tradition that the consultants always bring in nice food for breakfast!
when do you study if you work 60+ hours per week?
You have no idea how long i have been waiting for a new video. The week just dragged because i just feel lost without your videos. I think im generally obsessed with your videos now you are my favourite youtuber and no one could change my mind. Ive watched every vlog over and over i think to point i know what you're saying at what point im that obsessed 😂😂 i love them and you!! I have regained my love for residency ive actually now changed my college course from childcare to studying biology specifically medicine. You are my biggest inspiration and i have so much respect for you more than anyone its just all perfect. Love from England ❤
What happens if you call in sick? Would the previous resident have to do another 26 hour shift?
You are absolutely amazing. You are an awesome doctor and with you attitude and spirit you are blessing so many people. Thank you
I love your videos!! You’re so incredibly inspirational and I can’t wait for next weeks video!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Watching this youtuber for the first time, and i must say shes like a ray of sunshine happiness! Haha, so cute! Im impressed she plays violin and works as a doctor. Subscribed on the first video ive seen!
My husband is also a doctor. So I watch your videos to see what he went through. I was watching one of your videos in bed, and when the pager went off, he woke up out of a dead sleep and started looking for his pager. His current hospital doesn’t even use those, haha.
You are amazing I’m glad you chose this profession I wish the doctors I work with were all like you..
She speaks like she's at an Apple conference and she's describing the new iPhone. Well, you've sold me.
You are so nice!!!! I have never ever met a doctor like you even when working in a hospital!
Yes girl! Yes! This is YOUR calling. A simple Q&A shows it.
How are you so happy “smiley” all the dayum time like damn
Her upbringing must have helped a lot.
"isn't that crazy?", "how much that little 'malfeasance' on the Z-pak is worth"
Not 1-1 comparable but I’m a Red Cross first aid volunteer. A few times a year I have sleep shifts during events. Meaning that so am at the first aid station with my colleague. We will be in bed sleeping and will be called by security if someone needs help, or they shuts show up at the first aid station. When someone calls the Dutch emergency number (112) the dispatch center will call us to.
I’m a deep sleeper and the first few times I was so scared to miss a call from security or the 112 center during an emergency. But I have found out that even though I am a deep sleeper at home, during these sleep shifts I wake up at the smallest sounds. At home a bomb could explode right next to me and I wouldn’t even hear it, during these shifts someone could cough outside and I would be sitting straight up in bed.