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. TRAVELLERS' TALES: RED CROSS HOSPITAL - SOUTH AFRICA . |
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| Andrew Hamilton / Red Cross Hospital - South Africa / British | ||
 Just wanted to drop another quick note at
the end of my placement at the Red Cross Hospital to say thank you for all
the organising that you put into it. The project far surpassed my expectations
and I was able to gain hands-on experience in all areas of the Hospital.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, and I was given access to
stuff I just would not have managed in the UK. My host family, too, have been quite
incredible, treating me like their own son. This has no doubt augmented
the experience. I think I have acquitted myself well with
regard to the "Friends of the Hospital" [a charity organisation affiliated
to the Red Cross Hospital] and I'm sure they were happy. I am now looking forward to discovering a
lot more of the country on my travels! |
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Karen Simpson / Red Cross Hospital - South Africa / British |
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I
am gaining experience in how to deal with children from day to day, understanding the need for
care and attention. Being aware of the bigger picture in health care
and the difference to the UK. Gaining experience of a life time and it's
really too hard to put that into words. The best thing about this
placement is the people, whether that be a day old to 100 everyone has a story and its an
amazing way to open your mind. The hospital is unique and there is so
much to be involved in, if you’re willing to throw yourself at it. The
support you get is brilliant but make sure you tell people how you feel
else they don't know Would you recommend this placement to anyone else? Yes, yes yes and more, to be involved with a place and people who are an inspiration is not to be missed. What type of person do you think this placement would suit? Hard to say but maturity is a big plus. People who have an open mind, want to be involved, confident to be solo and people wanting to CARE. Please c an you describe a typical day? At the hospital by 9:00 taking toys, face paints or anything to stimulate the children’s imagination and take them away from the clinical environment there are surrounded by day in, day out. Tea break at 10:45 is a good time to chat and exchange stories. 11:05 back to the wards. Finish for lunch around 12:30ish depending what your involved in. 13:30 back to the hospital, sometimes for a lecture on a range of topics or back to the ward to help out with any odd jobs. Leave by 16:00. Other things include helping with lunch for the children or handing out sandwiches to the parents. People will get so much from this placement it is a must and that is coming from someone who was scared of children when I arrived, now I’m the biggest child here!
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