100 Moments

10:10 10.10: Anatomy of a Moment

Cleveland Clinic London Hospital

London
3:10 p.m. British Summer Time

At any other time, the rehabilitation gym on the second floor might be bustling with patients focused on regaining strength and movement. This afternoon, for an hour or so, the space has morphed into a makeshift classroom. Dozens of members of the rehab unit MDT (multidisciplinary team)  — including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists, physician associates and others — are focused on a presentation about weight management for patients. 

The session is led by Vivian Lee. As an advanced specialist dietitian, she has a personal connection to her work. Her path to dietetics began at home. Her family worked in the foodservice industry, nurturing her early interest in food’s role in health. “It’s constantly evolving,” she says of her specialty. “We’re always getting new information and new treatments to support patients.” 

Listening intently is Shaula Mae Candido, RN, a nurse manager. She had initially dreamed of becoming a doctor, but her parents steered her toward nursing. What began as a practical career path became a profound vocation. “I start every day thinking about how I’m here to serve people,” she says. “In a world where lots of bad things happen, patients come here to receive good things.” 

These training sessions are held every other week, covering everything from cultural awareness to behavioral challenges in patients with PDOC (prolonged disorder of consciousness) to neurogenic bowel and bladder management. For caregivers, the learning never stops. 

Photograph by James Shaw