Medicine

Last updated on: December 31st, 2024

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“...you heard me right, 111 degrees today! For you metric folks out there, that's 44 Celsius, so switch on your ACs, hydrate, and avoid the great outdoors...”


“You have no idea,” you mutter, as you mop your sweaty brow. You really should have had your car's air conditioning fixed.


In the on-call room, you grab a bottle of cold water and slump into your usual spot on the couch. A few seconds later, your pager sounds. A new patient has arrived.