June 28, 2012

Future Doctors of Laos


On another front, I am supposed to implement a digital learning program for the medical college. It might work, but I’m not sure. It’s best if a student can study from their own laptop because as you can see, the people in the back can hardly see me. If they can’t see, I’m not sure how much they’re learning and I’m not so sure you can get good medical care here. I know they’re trying, but when it comes to my 5th and last rabies shot, I want it done right. Otherwise, the first 4 shots, after all that effort, were in vain. You can imagine how I felt when I was told, “This drug won’t work, but you can get it injected if you like. - Maybe with Lao style, 4 shots are enough. - Anyway, if the dog didn’t have rabies, you don’t have a problem.” I ran across town in search of an expert. I ran to the other side of town to find the right drug, packed it in ice and then watched the ice melt as I wanted for the doctor to come. She told me she’s seen people come in for their 3rd shot and then die because the first shots weren’t done right. Oh, that’s nice.