Swans midfielder Dr Lulu Pullar, who plays her seventh final this weekend, says one of the best ways to connect to her patients is through footballLulu Pullar’s boss has given her this Saturday night off work. As an emergency doctor at Sydney’s St Vincent’s hospital, a typical shift sees her treating patients in acute mental health distress, people affected by drugs and alcohol, and victims of road trauma and domestic violence. The public health system, she tells Guardian Australia, is under enormous strain across the country.“It’s not just doctors but all healthcare workers – nurses, allied health staff, volunteers,” Pullar says. “It can be a stressful environment for everyone – and especially scary for patients. But it’s also an incredibly supportive place to work. Everyone’s willing to go the extra mile to make sure we’re refreshed and in the right headspace to best care for our patients.” Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Australia Sport
