Miriam Mutebi, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital, posted on LinkedIn:
Before you’re put to sleep, we’ll ask what makes you feel calm. For some, it’s soothing Duas or Gospel music. For others, it might be Congolese Lingala, or even a little EDM. The point isn’t the genre; it’s you. It’s about making sure you feel safe, seen, and comforted before we begin.
Once you’re asleep, the playlist changes. The music shifts to what helps the surgical team focus: classical, jazz, sometimes even rock. It’s never loud, never distracting. Just a steady hum in the background, a rhythm that steadies hands and quiets minds.
Music in the OR is not about entertainment. It helps us focus, smooths the flow of the operation, and reminds us that we are as human as we are clinical.
Ultimately, it’s not just about removing disease. We care for the whole person, in ways both big and small.”
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