Without question, the highlight from this day was the afternoon spent at one of the Rural Clinics. First of all, the 20 minute commute was BREATHTAKING! This is by far, one of the most naturally beautiful areas that I've ever seen. Rural Clinics are exactly as the name implies...small one room clinics out in remote farming areas, servicing people who don't have access to the city. They are staffed daily by a nurse, and twice a week by a doctor. Dr. Arun Kolhatkar is an orthopedic surgeon by specialty, Dr. Quinn by necessity! It was inspiring to see him interact with his patients with great compassion and humor. Without the options of MRI's, ultrasounds, even blood tests immediately available, Dr. Arun relied on listening, looking and palpating...and listening. And listening. Oh, and we still had time for tea! Is this really the first time I've mentioned THE TEA?
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