Medical Treatment and Recovery Case Study
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Why did the narrator agree to have her picture taken?

  • She thought she looked good.
  • She wanted to be nice to the hospital staff. (correct)
  • She thought it would help her parents find her faster. (correct)
  • She thought it would be funny to have a picture of her swollen face.

    • What was the narrator's primary reason for requesting a shawl for the photo?

  • She wanted to appear more professional for the hospital photo.
  • She wanted to follow a cultural/religious tradition. (correct)
  • She wanted to cover her injured ear.
  • She wanted to cover her swollen face.

    • What aspect of the hospital experience did the narrator find most challenging?

  • The blurry vision.
  • The feeling of boredom. (correct)
  • The constant bleeding from her ear.
  • The throbbing pain in her head.

    • How did the narrator's view of time change while she was in the hospital?

    <p>She began to appreciate the clock, as it helped her measure time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reason the narrator stopped watching television in the hospital?

    <p>She had difficulty focusing due to her injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's decision to request a photo from her right side reveal about her experience?

    <p>She felt self-conscious about an injury on one side of her face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these best describes the narrator's attitude towards her damaged eye?

    <p>She found a way to mitigate the double vision it caused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator mean when she said she had finally made 'friends with the clock'?

    <p>She relied on its movements as a source of comfort and to track time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long was the narrator unconscious?

    <p>One week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator request when they were able to speak to their father?

    <p>For their schoolbag to be sent to them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's initial expectation of Birmingham's appearance?

    <p>A city like New York with tall buildings and busy streets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator cry upon seeing their family?

    <p>Because they were overwhelmed by emotion and relief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days had passed since the narrator left their house to go to school?

    <p>Sixteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's attitude toward school before the incident?

    <p>Eager to return and compete for first place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best captures the narrator's initial reaction to Birmingham's landscape?

    <p>Disappointing and unfamiliar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different hospitals had the narrator been in during their journey?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the nurse say was the 'odd' lump on the patient's tummy?

    <p>The top of the patient's skull.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the doctors in Pakistan remove a piece of the patient's skull?

    <p>To allow the brain to expand due to swelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the removed piece of the skull placed for safekeeping?

    <p>Under the skin of the patient's abdomen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dr. Fiona, what was the reason the patient was put in a coma?

    <p>To allow the patient to fly to England for better care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Dr. Fiona to come to Pakistan and help the patient?

    <p>She was assigned to train local doctors and recognized the patient from her activism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the patient travel from Pakistan to England?

    <p>In a private jet offered by the United Arab Emirates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dr. Fiona's main specialty as a doctor?

    <p>Children's emergency care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the patient ask about the removal of the skull?

    <p>If it was done with a saw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Colonel Junaid discover about the bullet during his examination?

    <p>The bullet was still inside the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial concern reported to the mother regarding her daughter’s injury?

    <p>She was shot in the foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Madam Maryam insist on coming to the hospital?

    <p>She wanted to provide female support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist's mother do as the helicopter flew by?

    <p>She lifted her scarf to the sky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical decision did Colonel Junaid make regarding the operation?

    <p>To operate immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional state did the protagonist's mother experience during the operation?

    <p>She felt a calm come over her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of neighbors when they heard about the shooting?

    <p>They flocked to the house in tears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist's brother learn about the shooting?

    <p>By watching the news on TV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the father worry about regarding his child being in a foreign country?

    <p>The child would feel abandoned and confused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Taliban declare was the reason for the shooting?

    <p>Because the child's campaign was seen as 'an obscenity'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical changes did the author notice about their parents after reuniting?

    <p>They had gray hairs and wrinkles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the author feel about their own physical appearance upon reuniting with their family?

    <p>They were shocked and distressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate health impact on Shazia and Kainat during the attack?

    <p>Shazia sustained minor injuries, and Kainat suffered a grazed arm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator reflect on the events that transpired while she was in a coma?

    <p>She found it hard to believe those stories were about her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment did the author's father express regarding the author's suffering?

    <p>He wished he could take the pain away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author realize about their speech after the reunion?

    <p>They spoke in simple, baby sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the mother, who should feel shame regarding the shooting incident?

    <p>The Taliban and the government for their lack of protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the father's reaction when the author tried to smile?

    <p>A shadow darkened his face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason did the doctors give for the lack of memory regarding the attack?

    <p>The brain protects us from painful memories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the discrepancy about the parents' departure to join the narrator?

    <p>A government official delayed their departure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author's father mean by saying, 'Now you have had all the suffering at once, and the rest of your life will be filled with only joy'?

    <p>He hoped that future joy would outweigh past pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement reflects the narrator’s belief about why she does not remember the attack?

    <p>It is a gift from God for her to avoid pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional state did the author's father experience during their reunion?

    <p>He appeared to be in physical pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question did the author ask their father during the reunion?

    <p>Who were the people responsible for my injuries?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Passing the Hours

    • Fiona Alexander, head of hospital communications, visited the author in hospital.
    • The author agreed to be photographed.
    • The author requested a shawl to cover their hair and for the picture to be taken from her right side.
    • The author felt bored in the hospital, particularly while waiting for family.
    • The clock was a source of frustration for the author.
    • The author enjoyed spending time with friends like Yma and nurses from the children's hospital.
    • The author watched BBC TV and MasterChef while in hospital.
    • The author watched the American Presidential election results on TV
    • The author's eyesight was still blurry at first, but improved over time.

    Medical Treatment and Recovery

    • The author's skull was fractured by a bullet, with fragments entering the brain.
    • The author's brain swelled.
    • A portion of the author's skull was removed and held in the abdomen to allow for expansion.
    • The author was put into a coma as a result of the infection.
    • The author was flown to England in a private jet.
    • The author received medical care from specialized doctors (Javid & Fiona)
    • The author was in the United Arab Emirates medical jet with a medical unit.
    • The author stated she recovered, but not fully.
    • Further surgery, physical therapies and a long recovery period were required.

    Ongoing Challenges and Emotions

    • The author's parents were worried about the author's injuries
    • The author was upset at the lack of clarity about her medical treatment.
    • The author wanted family, but was told the visa processes were slow.
    • The author's family was eventually able to visit her.
    • The author missed her previous life and the emotional trauma of everything that happened.
    • The author struggled with the perception of others about her physical appearance.
    • The author was concerned and upset with the actions of her aggressors.

    Personal Reflections and Experiences

    • The author discusses a conversation with their parents about the experience.
    • The author received words of encouragement from the cook at the hospital.
    • The author spoke with a minister who had questions about the cause of her injury.
    • The author reflects on the treatment received from medical personnel in the hospital.
    • The author discusses the experience and how her life has been impacted by the experience.
    • The author talked about what she wanted to say to her parents.
    • The author talks about how others had to visit her.
    • The Taliban claimed they were forced to shoot the author.
    • The experience did not silence her, in fact it made her voice stronger.

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