Doctor Bui Tien Hoan: Happy to find a solution to a difficult case

Pioneer

About 3 years ago, at the time when the Covid-19 epidemic was a terrifying obsession for the whole society, when the first patients of this epidemic were widely reported on the media, Dr. Bui Tien Hoan was known as the first person to take on the task of managing and treating in the quarantine area, and was the one who directly spoke to the press about the health status of the patients. And from then until the epidemic broke out and was controlled, it was Dr. Hoan who stayed until the last patient was discharged from the hospital.

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During the Covid-19 outbreak, many people worked silently with the highest responsibility. Every doctor and medical staff deserves to be honored for their sacrifices and contributions.

Doctor Bui Tien Hoan - Deputy Head of the Department of Parasitology and Viruses, Center for Tropical Diseases, Nghe An General Hospital

Because he played the role of managing the quarantine area throughout the pandemic, it was not difficult to find information related to this doctor in articles published at that time. The most impressive was probably the photo capturing the moment when Dr. Hoan had just finished an 8-hour shift, drenched in sweat from head to toe, his gaunt face covered with mask marks, his skin wrinkled and red from irritation. During his 8-hour shift, the medical staff did not eat, drink, sleep, or go to the bathroom. Looking back on this time, Dr. Hoan said that the hardships he had experienced were the same for any doctor or nurse, and he was no different from anyone else.

“Information about me is published more, simply because I am the person in charge and the spokesperson, and also the one who has stayed the longest. As for fatigue and hardship, everyone is the same, what I do, everyone does. Many people work silently with the highest responsibility, every doctor and medical staff deserves to be honored for their sacrifices and contributions,” said Dr. Hoan.

Although he spent a year and a half fighting the pandemic without knowing when he would return, when asked about a similar situation, Mr. Hoan affirmed that he would not hesitate to continue being a pioneer.

He shared: “The journey to fight the Covid-19 epidemic has helped me gain more experience and skills, giving me experiences that can be said to be rare in my life. And I am ready to go if a similar situation arises, simply because saving people is the duty and role of a doctor, something that every doctor should do.”

Experience to perfection

With a passion for sports and a love of rock music, when first meeting, few people would think that Bui Tien Hoan is a doctor. Although he always considers himself “like everyone else”, Dr. Bui Tien Hoan has very different perspectives on life. This is formed from experiences, creating an interesting personality of a doctor who is respected by colleagues and loved by patients.

Graduated in 2008, up to now, Dr. Hoan has worked at the Department of Parasitology, Center for Tropical Diseases for nearly 16 years and has held the position of Deputy Head of the Department for 5 years. During that time, Dr. Hoan's professional capacity has been proven by the spectacular times he brought patients back from the brink of death. Among them were patients who seemed hopeless, and families who had given up.

“To me, treating patients is like solving math problems. The more difficult the problem, the more determined I am to conquer it. And when I find the solution and successfully save a patient’s life, I feel extremely happy and fulfilled. That is what makes me most proud of my profession,” Dr. Hoan shared.

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One of the most valuable things about Dr. Bui Tien Hoan is his spirit of not being afraid of difficulties, hardships, being willing to sacrifice, accepting losses for work, and devoting himself to his patients. His spirit of seeking knowledge and constantly learning helps Dr. Hoan gain solid professional knowledge and he is always ready to share that knowledge with his colleagues. In addition to his professional work, Dr. Hoan is also an enthusiastic individual in group activities, having won many high prizes in the sports movement for his unit.

Dr. Que Anh Tram -
Director of Tropical Disease Center - Head of Parasitology and Virus Department (Nghe An General Hospital)

Not only is he a solid professional, Dr. Hoan is also known as one of the few people who can help patients and their families face their health conditions calmly and firmly, especially with patients suffering from infectious diseases with many prejudices such as HIV/AIDS.

He shared: “My job involves dealing with many different people and subjects, and not everyone can calmly face the results of a doctor’s examination. In those situations, I believe that experience is an important factor to help doctors fulfill their role well. This cannot be taught in books, it can only be self-cultivated, accumulated, and the recognition of colleagues and patients is the most objective assessment.”

In contrast to his lively personality in everyday life, at work, Dr. Bui Tien Hoan is an extremely serious and meticulous person. When asked about his career views, this young doctor affirmed that his personal views are more clearly formed after each business trip and each career turning point.

“In 2010, I worked in Luong Minh commune (Tuong Duong) for 3 months and witnessed the hardships and deprivations of the people in the place known as the village of social evils. I was also fortunate to attend a number of professional seminars abroad, and although they were only in Asian countries, they helped me change a lot in my perception - especially my perspective on life and attitude towards life. For example, during my trip to Thailand, I witnessed the culture of giving way when participating in traffic and the civility of the people when seeing the abandoned property of tourists; during my trip to Singapore, I witnessed the culture of queuing and obeying the law of all people...

During my master's thesis at Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, I had the opportunity to work with dedicated, selfless professors, participate in thesis defenses without flowers or gifts, and meet colleagues who were devoted to science without regard for personal gain...

I myself did not expect that I would be affected so much by such small details. I want to help people in difficult circumstances, want to directly examine patients, apply my professional knowledge to save people, want to build a community and practice civilization in daily life, where I live and work," said Dr. Hoan.

Choosing to stick with and contribute to the medical industry, Dr. Bui Tien Hoan in particular and young doctors in general are an indispensable part of the development journey of society. Withmedical ethicsWith their talents, they bring happiness and joy on their meaningful journey of saving people.