“The main thing is not to show panic”: an ambulance doctor about work, myths and tips for beginners

Anastasia Frol, a doctor of the Pskov Regional Emergency Medical Station, told about the intricacies of working in the ambulance brigade, how to cope with pressure and dispel common misconceptions of patients. The interview was conducted by a PLN correspondent.

Anastasia Frol admitted that she chose medicine because she wanted to do something really important, where knowledge and skills can save lives. She chose the ambulance for the lack of templates: each call is a new situation where you need to quickly gather and avoid mistakes.

The doctor paid special attention to interaction with relatives of patients. According to her, the main thing is to remain calm and not to show panic: the more confident the employee behaves, the more trust he evokes. It is important to calmly and clearly explain the situation, do not raise your voice and, if necessary, repeat the information several times.

Among the frequent misconceptions of patients, Anastasia Frol called requests to “clean” the liver or intestines, as well as requests for “magic” droppers for blood vessels. The doctor attributes this to the active promotion of unverified funds in social networks and encourages people to seek advice from specialized specialists, not bloggers.

Speaking about films and TV series about medicine, Anastasia Frol noted that they are often far from reality and can form false expectations among viewers. Therefore, it does not recommend targeting such content.

Those who are thinking about a career in the ambulance, the doctor advises to be patient and believe in yourself. In her opinion, the profession is complex, but interesting and worthy: there are many opportunities for development, and any difficulties can be overcome.