๐ฉบ What BGC's Doctor Does at Your Villa
Full medical history: Asks about onset, symptoms, medications, allergies, chronic conditions โ takes 3โ5 minutes but prevents dangerous errors
Physical examination: Vital signs (BP, HR, temperature, SpO2), abdominal assessment, hydration status, neurological check if indicated
Differential diagnosis: Distinguishes Bali belly from dengue, appendicitis, or other conditions requiring hospital referral
Prescribes in real time: Adjusts antibiotic, antiemetic, or analgesic based on examination findings โ not a fixed protocol
Monitors throughout: Stays for the entire IV session, reassesses, adjusts if needed
Makes referral decisions: If your condition is beyond what BGC can safely manage, the doctor will tell you immediately and facilitate emergency referral
โ ๏ธ What a Nurse Visit Looks Like
No diagnosis authority: Legally cannot establish a medical diagnosis
Fixed protocol only: Can only follow a predetermined order set โ cannot adapt to your specific presentation
Cannot prescribe: Medications must be pre-authorised; nurse cannot independently change what you receive
No medical certificate: Cannot issue an insurance-valid document
Cannot refer safely: No clinical basis to determine severity or direct to appropriate level of care
Misses red flags: Without examination skills, early signs of dengue, appendicitis, or sepsis can be missed