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Inspired, they decided to make the switch to nursing
Mr Zaid Rahmat (centre) and Ms Tey Poh Choo are two of 1,900 individuals who joined the healthcare industry mid-career since 2003.PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ZAID RAHMAT, CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL
Mr Zaid Rahmat and Ms Tey Poh Choo (above) are two of 1,900 individuals who joined the healthcare industry mid-career since 2003.
Watching his dad battle pneumonia sparked his decision to change jobs; becoming a caregiver helped her make the switch
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Three years ago, Mr Zaid Rahmat s father died of pneumonia and it left a profound impact on him. It was a traumatic experience for our family, Mr Zaid, 34, told The New Paper. But as my father was transferred between wards, I was struck by the care from the nurses.