Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM

Ranjana Srivastava

Dr Ranjana Srivastava

Writings

An Indian dilemma

I stand by the bedside, holding his hand as he writhes in pain. In the dim candle-light, I notice his bare feet, hardened by years of walking unprotected through sun and rain

The art of medicine

“I am afraid the chemotherapy is not helping.” “Please don’t say that”, she sobs. “I feel I have no hope.” My fight or flight response kicks in. Suddenly, I hate this

Free-floating anxiety

A 45-year-old woman complains of headache and “all over numbness”. The machinery swings into action;she is admitted to my medical unit. “Her CT brain was

It’s about time

I work in a government-funded health-care system that is the envy of many countries. The dismal state of in digenous health notwithstanding, Australia typically features

The failings of fellowship

The approaching light of dawn barely conceals my rancour. I will my aching eyes to absorb new details from my jaded copy of Harrison’s as I stumble to the crowded desk.

Ranjana Srivastava