Distracted on Call

I’m expected to be available at all times, on hospital call

Into the trap of complacency I cannot fall

What that means is that I am officially required

To stay glued to my phone, and so I remain constantly wired

Through calls and messaging applications

I remain with patient care teams in constant communication

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That I am constantly distracted is an understatement

Since I am attached to my phone, it is hard to prevent

Myself from mindlessly browsing the internet

An activity that I’ve increasingly come to regret

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Being on call is a part of my profession that cannot be eliminated

But I think I would be less distracted and frustrated

If I had a pager dedicated to hospital call

I would not use my phone for communication at all