Dr. Wendel Tupas Marcelo, provincial well being officer of Iloilo stated he typically requested himself why he grew to become a physician.
Choosing to be a physician to the barrio, he stated the reply is evident: Not solely that he needs to serve, however dedicate himself to underserved communities.
Marcelo suggested his fellow medical doctors, together with the brand new graduates to not cross up on the chance to serve.
“Pag tinanong ka bakit ka nag-doktor, dahil gusto mong makatulong, so ito na ‘yung opportunity,” he stated on The Mangahas Interviews Friday.
Marcelo was lately awarded the 2023 Gawad Association of Municipal Health Officers of the Philippines (AMHOP).
He was cited for his dedication and dedication to the occupation, the affiliation, and his excellent accomplishments because the medical officer of Carles city in Iloilo.
He steered the implementation of a program in Carles to handle youngsters with extreme acute malnutrition, together with the availability of ready-to-use-therapeutic meals.
Marcelo stated being a rural doctor shouldn’t be simple.
“Expected na may challenge at hirap talaga. Bakit ka nag-doctor to the barrio and in the first place, bakit ka nag-doktor? Kasi gusto mong makapagsilbi sa underserved communities,” he stated.
“’Yung mahirap lang, siyempre, ‘pag doctor to the barrio ka you are on your own na. Kapag nasa med school ka may puwede ka pag tawagan na senior, kapag doctor to the barrio ka, ikaw ‘yung doctor, ikaw ‘yung expert so you have to make some decision na ikaw lang,” he stated.
As a barrio physician, Marcelo stated one has to be taught to be an “all-round” doctor.
“Kapag doctor to the barrio ikaw na talaga ang magpapaanak, magtatahi. May mga kaso na kailangang ikaw,” he stated.
He suggested sustaining contacts with different professionals is important for help and having a assist group with fellow medical doctors and well being officers within the barrio.
“Bilang doctor to the barrio, marami ka ring puwedeng gawin. Hindi ka lang clinician, [isa ka ring] community mobilizer, health systems reform, ngayon especially na nasa midst tayo ng reform ng universal healthcare, maraming reforms na kailangan i-implement,” Marcelo stated.
“Actually ‘yun ‘yung nagustuhan ko kasi marami kang puwedeng gawin. [You also] advocate, mag-communicate sa mga community, and mag-educate. Hindi ka lang doktor na taga-consulta kung ikaw ay doctor to the barrio,” he added.—Sherylin Untalan/LDF, GMA Integrated News
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