10/25/2023 I spoke with Dr. Ramsey Hijazi, who is spearheading the (very) new Ontario Union of Family Physicians—which wants to see government funding for FPs rise dramatically.
8/30/2023 Dr. John Crosby makes the case for anti-perfectionism when it comes to medicine, especially in the family physician's office.
7/31/2023 I couldn’t be a banker. I couldn’t balance a cheque book. I was useless with my hands.
I would have been eaten alive as a teacher or lawyer.
6/14/2023 In his latest video blog, Dr. John Crosby talks about how his community went from a dire shortage to solid team of family docs.
6/7/2023 OMA members get discounted rates on PatientSERV, so we ought to be leveraging this tool.
5/19/2023 How I keep the bread and butter of my practice from going stale.
5/4/2023 I have been an emergency, then family doctor for 50 years. Here are some tips that have helped me avoid burnout and still love medicine.
4/20/2023 My son is tired for school, but has the energy for hockey. How curious!
3/31/2023 At midnight one hour will consist of 100 minutes and one minute will consist of 100 seconds.
3/29/2023 Just kidding, just like last time—but we are seeing yet another expansion of their scope.
3/22/2023 Actually, I flunked it twice! And after decades of being a doctor, having to go back and refresh a certain skill gave me a new perspective on it.
3/18/2023 Weird, empty, fulfilled, happy, sad, relieved, numb and content.