In a few weeks my husband Tim and I will be off to Africa with Health Improvement Project Zanzibar. Do have a look at hipz.org.uk to see the great work they do.
Now my retirement from general practice is coming up, I'm feeling emotional about my time as a family doctor.
In no particular order, here are a few of the wonderful things that have made working at St Wulfstan Surgery such a satisfaction, an honour and a privilege:
the hug from a man whose cancer was cured after long and gruelling treatment; receiving kind presents of cakes and produce from allotments; helping people come off strong painkillers; hearing "I love you" from people who have stopped getting migraines; achieving outstanding results in immunisation and safe prescribing of antibiotics; helping people recover from depression; getting encouragement and support from patients even when I have got it wrong; witnessing families provide amazing love and support to partners and family members in need; being at the bedside when someone's life is near its end.
And last but not least, I am grateful for working with such amazing staff. Thank you.
I do think that being a GP is the best job in the world.
Grania O'Mahony
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