ChandlerDr. Bafana, my team consultant, arrived right on schedule, flanked by a cluster of eager student doctors. As a senior doctor on the team, I was responsible for guiding the student doctors during ward rounds—explaining cases, answering questions, and offering insight.We began with the patients at the far end of the ward, moving bed to bed, discussing diagnoses and treatment plans. The students scribbled notes, some bold enough to ask questions, while others simply observed.Dr. Bafana, ever the showman, dominated the discussion. The students clung to his words, hanging on his every boast and theory.When we reached Alexa’s bed, she had earbuds in. As we approached, she removed one and glanced at us with visible irritation.I couldn’t blame her. Having a group of white-coated strangers huddled around your bed, talking about your body like you're not even there, had to be exhausting.“Hello, beautiful,” Dr. Bafana said with a broad smile, “how are you feeling today?”She gave a
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