Stop force-feeding babies - Doctors admonish

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• CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

  There is so much to justify this fact, but just a few weeks ago, deep in the heart of the metropolis of Accra, I saw something which has been a daily observation, except that on this day it was like a band of girls, not more ...
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  There is so much to justify this fact, but just a few weeks ago, deep in the heart of the metropolis of Accra, I saw something which has been a daily observation, except that on this day it was like a band of girls, not more than 15 years of age.
  
  The were all carrying babies on their back, and worst of all laden with goods on their heads, Street Hawking!!!
  
  Ghana is a failed society. It has failed because during Nkrumah's era, we were decently on the path to being a highly civilized and advanced society. I would not elaborate on what i believe the causes are, but from my perspective, it would take either a massive natural disaster, a ruthless leader or brutal war to reverse this diabolical trend.
  
  The entire populace is sick mentally and physically, because every single person I confront with this issue seems to want to defend and justify this backward behavior, often people you expect to know better. Truth be known, I am far more compassionate and philanthropic than all those pretenders I have encountered in my Accra Life!

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• The Mask 11 years ago

  With less than a year to go how have we fared with the United Nations Millenium Development Goals.
  
  Everyone with a problem should be able to come up with at least one solution to the problem. No solution as an answer is no ...
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  With less than a year to go how have we fared with the United Nations Millenium Development Goals.
  
  Everyone with a problem should be able to come up with at least one solution to the problem. No solution as an answer is not acceptable.
  
  Countries train their doctors differently and award different degrees. It is high time we started conferring Doctor of Medicine degrees to MBChB students who have performed the necessary research projects.
  
  The current practice where newly inducted doctors called house officers with no experience whatsoever are left to experiment with (attend to) serious medical cases while residents, specialists and consultants are away must be put to a stop immediately. There must be at least one specialist present 24 hours in three shift rotations to supervise them. Our health system as it is presently is not the best. The situation in the countryside and rural communities is even worse.
  
  Do not doubt the wisdom in these words.

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• Dr Jay 11 years ago

  I am an MD doc who trained in the US and have volunteered and worked in KATH for few months but do disagree with you assertion that house officers work without supervision.
  I have done ward and teaching rounds with them and ...
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  I am an MD doc who trained in the US and have volunteered and worked in KATH for few months but do disagree with you assertion that house officers work without supervision.
  I have done ward and teaching rounds with them and know the situation first hand at least at KATH in Kumasi.
  
  House officer may appear to be working alone but behind the scenes are doctor supervisors.
  
  Please stop scaring people on this tread.
  
  If you think you have the evidence come forward with it and I will be happy to look or have my colleagues look into this breach.
  
  This is an era of medical litigation in Ghana and some of my colleagues have gone back to law school just to add more salt to medical training to ensure patient safety.
  
  Remember GMDC is our watchdog and if your assertion is true and have the evidence you can also report it to them to take action.

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• The Mask 11 years ago

  If you are rushed to that hospital right now in the emergency room there would be only house officers present. If they just graduated then you would probably be their very first patient. Some situations demand the expertise o ...
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  If you are rushed to that hospital right now in the emergency room there would be only house officers present. If they just graduated then you would probably be their very first patient. Some situations demand the expertise of at least a specialist and this must take place within minutes.
  
  Ward rounds take place a few days from Monday to Friday. The system is not the best.
  
  If you do have an MD then don´t be naive support my suggestion.

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• Dr Jay 11 years ago

  You have no proof. where are the specifics. I am even surprise you talked about a system in Ghana when the facts are that there are no systems in Ghana.
  
  I have to save my time for something else because you lack facts and ...
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  You have no proof. where are the specifics. I am even surprise you talked about a system in Ghana when the facts are that there are no systems in Ghana.
  
  I have to save my time for something else because you lack facts and evidence.

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• gg 11 years ago

  you are 100% right, a good description of the Ghanaian society

  you are 100% right, a good description of the Ghanaian society

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• princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

  A question had appeared in a student's medical examination which read: "List four benefits of breast milk." A student began to answer the question: 1. No need to bottle it. 2. Cats can't steal it. 3. Available whenever necess ...
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  A question had appeared in a student's medical examination which read: "List four benefits of breast milk." A student began to answer the question: 1. No need to bottle it. 2. Cats can't steal it. 3. Available whenever necessary. But the fourth point eluded him.
  When there were barely a couple of minutes before the exam ended, the fourth point flashed before his mind. So he completed the answer by writing: 4. Available in attractive containers.

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• JM 11 years ago

  DOCTOR I AGREE WITH YOU BUT BE SHORT NEXT TIME BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE AND WILL MISS THE IMPORTANT FACTS

  DOCTOR I AGREE WITH YOU BUT BE SHORT NEXT TIME BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE AND WILL MISS THE IMPORTANT FACTS

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• yaa 11 years ago

  Right on JM

  Right on JM

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• TEE 11 years ago

  LIKE PEPENI MAHAMA STILL THINKS SOME PRESIDENT STOLE MONEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS TO THEM SO HE CAN ALSO THIEF BUT YOU MAHAMA REMEMBER WE WILL PROBE YOU LIVE IN TELE PERIOD

  LIKE PEPENI MAHAMA STILL THINKS SOME PRESIDENT STOLE MONEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS TO THEM SO HE CAN ALSO THIEF BUT YOU MAHAMA REMEMBER WE WILL PROBE YOU LIVE IN TELE PERIOD

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• TEE 11 years ago

  WANTS TO CHOP ALSO THE HERITAGE FUND GOOD FOR THEM NDC CHOP GO SCOT FREE LOOT AND SHARE CHECKS AND BALANCES PERIOD

  WANTS TO CHOP ALSO THE HERITAGE FUND GOOD FOR THEM NDC CHOP GO SCOT FREE LOOT AND SHARE CHECKS AND BALANCES PERIOD

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• mab 11 years ago

  so Wat do we do then, when babies refuse to eat because we can't watch them starve either

  so Wat do we do then, when babies refuse to eat because we can't watch them starve either

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• yaa 11 years ago

  Don't force feed,when the baby is ready to eat you will know, just make sure the food is always available and have enough time for feeding

  Don't force feed,when the baby is ready to eat you will know, just make sure the food is always available and have enough time for feeding

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• KWASHIE KPORMEGO 11 years ago

  Very educate, but respectfully, I think you stopped short of telling us what should be done in such instance. For example, a child running temperature who refuses to open his/her mouth to take medication. I will be very grate ...
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  Very educate, but respectfully, I think you stopped short of telling us what should be done in such instance. For example, a child running temperature who refuses to open his/her mouth to take medication. I will be very grateful if you can enlighten us on alternatives. Thank you.

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• Dr Jay 11 years ago

  1. offer different types of food and you will be amaze the child will accept one. This can be expensive because of time, money and so on but rewarding.
  
  2. When the child refuse, give them a break and try again in few minut ...
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  1. offer different types of food and you will be amaze the child will accept one. This can be expensive because of time, money and so on but rewarding.
  
  2. When the child refuse, give them a break and try again in few minutes
  
  3. For certain medications you can always mix it with the food of their choice
  
  4. You can encourage, or use something like a toy or play food games by tasting it yourself or sing a song to distract them and you will be amaze of results.
  
  5. There is more than above points but let me say lastly be patient with the child and make sure they are in the best of comfort before meals
  
  This is free curbside consult on pediatric 101 by Dr. Jay.
  
  Anymore questions?

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• Nana yaw 11 years ago

  Very interesting piece.

  Very interesting piece.

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• ayebaby 11 years ago

  so doctors what do we do if babies are not eating

  so doctors what do we do if babies are not eating

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