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They say if you go through med school as a spouse of a medical student, you may as well be considered a med student.

They say if you lose enough sleep cuz your hubby is across the street pulling long nights as a resident, you may as well have been a resident. Even if the reason you’re awake is a crying baby.

They say if you’re married to a doc, you may as well be a doc. I mean, come on, if you’ve heard the guy who people call “Doctor” [which still cracks you up at times cuz, well, he’s just Sun to you, and Doctor sounds so… so… Okay, I need to not be in trouble tonight, so let me filter that thought. Just that one.]

Anyway, what was I saying? Yes. If you’ve heard Dr. Spouse give advice, prescribe meds, and field emergencies on the phone, you’ve been vicariously educated even if you don’t get the m.d. behind your name and passed the sterile processing certification

So, yes, I’ve been known to give out medical advice here and there. My grandma used to. Hey, her son’s a doc. My mom does. Her brother’s a doc. But I’ve learned a few things along the way. Continue reading →