It all started when she asked where I was from. I picked up a marker and sketched a map of Africa in front of her. Within the map, I drew the outline of my native country, Ghana.
I enjoy doing this because I’ve realized that most of my patients—perhaps over 80%—don’t know the difference between Ghana and Guyana, a nation in South America. Many also don’t know that Africa is a continent like North America or South America. They think Africa is a single country. I am always amazed by that assumption.
Taking the time to draw the map of Africa, I explained that there are over 50 independent countries on the continent. I touched on Europe, Asia, Oceania, the North and South Poles, and briefly spoke about the Americas. I told her how New Zealand is always the first nation on earth to see daylight. She didn’t know that. She was amazed. Before I left her room, she told me she had a newfound respect for me and said I should be an educator. She added that, besides being a good clinician, I should consider becoming a professor. for I explained everything so well and clearly to understand. I've heard that a lot.
I share this with you so that if you are new to this blog, you’ll understand why I am a chronicler. I love learning and I love to share things I have learned in a form of education here with you. Feel free to ask me questions about healthcare and I will be happy to respond to you.
I remain your pal,
Ronnie
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