Apr 4

In this practical era that we are living, how many people we know live by this belief “取自社会，回馈社会“?

In my many visits to Dr Seng’s clinic, sometimes I will joke with the nurses about how expensive gynae visit can be..it was during one of those jokes, that the nurses revealed to me Dr Seng’s charitable side.

For elderly above 60 years old..Dr Seng waived off his consultation charges.  Wow!!

I remember seeing not just expectant mothers and young ladies in the clinics, but in fact quite a handful of elderly, some in wheelchair too..

Dr Seng have not once bragged about his way of contributing back to the society to me as his patient for so many years.  My friends and ex-colleague who referred Dr Seng to me was not even aware of this when I told them about it.  It bring our admiration to him besides his fantastic skills as a gynae to a greater level..

During one of my last post natal visit after the delivery of my son, he reminded me come back for my yearly routine check up, which I jokingly told him, with another mouth to feed, I might be able to afford the luxury of a top-notch gynae like him.  He joked back and told me ok, wait till I turn 60 years old and he will waived off his consultation charges as what he is doing for all his current elderly patients.

That was the first time he shared with me what he deems as his “little contribution” back to the society.

He told me, people from his genre, believes in giving back what you have taken from the society.. He told me he hope hIs son, Dr Seng Shay Way, a trainee doctor at KK then, can carry on what he is doing, but will not imposed or insist though, that he should do what he did.  He told me matter of factly, the younger generations are different from their generation, making more money seems to be on everyone minds now..and that is a very sad sight!

Indeed our generations are a sad state.  We been brought up struggling to get into the best education, find the best profession, make the most money.. but are we taught about returning back to the society what we have taken?

How many doctors do we actually know that is doing that?

For me, Dr K M Seng is the only doctor I knew who had such a big heart..

I believe many of the elderly patients are thankful for his contributions to them, and many of the patients who knew this side of Dr Seng, have not only admirations but deep respect for him.

Dr Seng, you live up to the virtues of a doctor.. 医者仁心 aptly describe you.

Apr 4

Dr K M Seng, as I fondly addressed him, was my gynae for the past 11 years..

He was like a father, a friend, a mentor to many of his patients like me..

A many of a few words to many, but with me, every visit to his clinic, he will spend at least 5 – 10 mins chatting up with me..

All those 5 – 10 mins of chit chatting, I got to know this fatherly gynae of mine better, and through the years able to build that special bonding of trust between a gynae and a patient..

Trust that I know I am in good hands.
Trust that I know that he will place my interest above everything else.

My son was conceived and delivered under his care.
The pregnancy was tough as I was a complicated case..
He never took chance, and was always giving me assurance and encouragement to pull through some of the most difficult moments of my pregnancy..

After 2 kids, I no longer need to see him as often as I use to.
After a almost 3 years break..I went back to him last November.
When he saw my medical card, he came out of his room to receive me.
A tab on my shoulder and walk me in to the consultation room.
I feel so much at home in his clinic..
Familiar and friendly nurses and a fatherly doctor..
It was more like a catch up of old times, rather than a doctor’s visit..
Sadly, that was the last I see of him..

A called from a friend, informing me of the demise of my beloved gynae, took me by surprise on Wednesday.

I am still coming terms with his sudden death..
He is only 68..(still so young, by papies standard, we suppose to live past 85)
I attended his funeral this morning, paid my respect and bid my final goodbye to a great doctor..

Thank you Dr Seng..
For helping me bring two wonderful children into this world..
You left footprints in my heart..
I thank you from the bottom of my heart..

You will always be fondly remembered by many.