KNYSNA NEWS - Dr Lauren Hutton, a family physician at Knysna Provincial Hospital, has been awarded the prestigious 2019 Tim Quan Medal by the Senate of the College of Medicine South Africa (CMSA).
The medal is awarded to candidates who achieve outstanding results in the Fellowship examination of the College of Family Physicians of South Africa.
“We are proud of Dr Hutton for receiving this exceptional award and to have her as part of our team at Knysna Provincial Hospital”, said Dr Andries Brink, medical manager Knysna/Bitou sub-districts.
Dr Hutton did her undergraduate degree at the University of the Witwatersrand and graduated in 2010. She then completed her internship and community service years in Johannesburg. She spent 2 years working in anaesthesia, in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, and was successful in completing her Diploma in Anaesthetics in 2014.
She began her career in Family Medicine in 2016 and moved to Knysna to start the 4 year registrar training programme at Knysna Provincial Hospital. She is now a Family Physician after passing her exams in 2019 and completing 4 years of training. “A large part of my success is due to the constant support from my husband. We live in Knysna with our 1-year-old daughter and together we love the outdoors, good food, family and friends”, she said.
She consults and treats a range of patients - from the newborn to the elderly, with a wide variety of problems and is passionate about teaching and training. She tries to encourage learning at every opportunity.
“Family Medicine has taught me many things, but the following 3 have been the most valuable when treating my patients both clinically and individually: 1. Every person has a unique story. 2. Listening to that story is a vital skill. 3. Always show empathy. I love my job and I hope that through my attitude, energy and dedication, I can motivate young doctors to love theirs too” she said.
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