Joey M.D.

When I took my Bachelor course in the late eighties, I chose BS Medical Technology because people told me that it was a good preparatory subject for Medicine, which I really wanted at that time.  Most pre-med students went into a science course like BS Biology or BS Psychology because they were the courses that [...]

While some doctors here in the Philippines do enjoy a lifestyle of relative affluence, the truth is that most don’t.  There are many doctors who struggle from day to day.  That’s why it’s not uncommon to hear of doctors who simply give up and look for greener pastures elsewhere.  Some even give up their medical [...]

Years and years ago, doctors used to do house calls and patients may be seen at home.  We were fortunate enough to be at the tail end of this practice, mostly because my father had a good friend who happened to be a doctor and lived not far from our home.  Whenever we got sick [...]

I didn’t go to the clinic today and missed one my classes.  That’s because of a small accident I had.  While I could still walk, it’s very painful and I walk VERY SLOWLY  so I decided that it would be best that I rest a bit so that I could get back to normal at [...]

It is high time that Health Workers are given due recognition.
GMA declares May 7 as Health Workers’ Day
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – President Arroyo has declared May 7 of each year as Health Workers’ Day to give due recognition to the important role and contributions of health workers in providing health services [...]

It can be pretty difficult for both doctors and patients.  I’ve already told patients to come back after a week for their follow up.  Then the sudden announcement that May 3 is a non-working day.  That means that my clinic is closed, or else I’d have to pay overtime for my secretary.  Good thing the [...]

I’ve sent all the necessary papers to my accountant, so that he can help me file my income taxes.
To be honest, it’s not a pleasant task for me as I wonder where my money really goes to.  But as a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines, it is my civic duty to contribute to [...]

I just found that there is a National Doctors Day in the United States!  It’s on March 30, 2010.  Of course, there is no such day in the Philippines.
Doctors’ Day observances date back to March 30, 1933. It was started by Eudora Brown Almond of Winder, Ga. The [...]

I’ve posted earlier about a doctor’s cell phone, why I give out my number and the guidelines to calling or texting your doctor.  That being said, a doctor does need a reliable cellular phone and a reliable cell phone plan.  That’s because we’re dealing with real emergencies out there and people’s lives are at stake. [...]

I am so busy lately.  But I’d like to think that that’s good.  I’ve started going to a new clinic which looks very promising.
But I’ve realized that I dress to casually for work.  People want to see a doktora looking a little bit on the glamorous side.  They want an image of a successful woman [...]