Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

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    Ochiche IjeomaLagos, Nigeria I had observed many surgical operations  as a medical student so I knew what to expect. The rules about changing clothes and footwear, the strict hand washing routine, the complex method of putting on the aprons, gowns, and gloves had been drummed into my ears and demonstrated countless times. I also knew…