I've just started as a volunteer on the Cardiology ward at Southmead hospital Bristol.
The nurses were very welcoming. Most of the pateints were very elderly and a large number were overweight with diabetes.
There is lots to learn. For example I hadn't realised that the main aim of measuring temperature is to monitor for infection. I hope to learn a little bit about ECGs during my time on the ward.
In addition to my interest in Medicine this vouluntary work will help achieve my gold Duke of Edinburgh award (hopefully).
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