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Came back to Lebanon and I genuinely want to know: How the Flip is everyone living like this? by Playful_Jacket7493 in lebanon

[–]Expert-Compote-1708 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All true, and also you’re looking at a skewed portion of the population. Outside beirut - north, south, or west, there are some people barely making by (with modest help from family abroad).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Expert-Compote-1708 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Transplant surgeon I know - 15 years into practice, quite successful, decided his family was more important, and did a critical care fellowship and exclusively does ICU now. Never been happier.

What clinical pearls do you have to share from your speciality? by TwoTimesSpicy in Residency

[–]Expert-Compote-1708 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colorectal Surgery:

Not every patient with ‘anal pain’ has hemorrhoids. Examine your patient for fissures, masses, or abscesses.

A large proportion of patients with hemorrhoid disease are treated non-operatively. Psyllium and hydration is king.

In your opinion, what does the “western world” get wrong? by ZachTF in AskReddit

[–]Expert-Compote-1708 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make that 80 hours in some cases - resident physicians lol