JohnWyatt Crosby
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/27/2013
Geriatric pearls from someone who learned the hard way
Just like children are not little adults, seniors are different than middle-age and younger patients. Geriatrics is its own specialty. Here are some tips on dealing with senior patients from an old doc learned the hard way, so you don't have to. - 3/19/2013
Why you should take on a medical student, and how to do it
Having a medical student work with you in your practice is fun and fulfilling. You learn as much from them as they do from you. Their enthusiasm is contagious and they really get you to think about your job and your philosophy of medicine as you see it through their eyes. You learn what is new in medicine and they help sharpen your computer, iPhone and iPad skills. - 3/4/2013
From rotary phones to the Internet, and other big changes I've seen in medicine
During my career of 40 years, I would say the biggest changes in medicine have been increasing specialization, the Internet and new technology. - 2/21/2013
‘Young doctors are lazy’
That's what I heard an old GP say about my generation 40 years ago. And in his own myopic view, he was right. - 2/14/2013
Cruise your way to medical knowledge
I recently conducted a phone interview with Dr. Martin Gerretsen, founder of Sea Courses Cruises. I have taught two of his courses on Caribbean trips and loved them, especially the fun days at sea. - 2/7/2013
The doctor-patient email exchange: insight from someone who does it
I interviewed Dr. Naveen Tandon, a new family doctor in Cambridge, Ont., by email. He is my 94-year-old mom's physician and communicates by email. I love it. - 1/31/2013
How I deal with complaints and RateMDs.com
Check yourself out on RateMDs.com. It is a sobering experience. If you do get a complaint, look on it as a positive thing. It will help you improve. - 1/23/2013
It's hardly 'freedom 55' but here are ways to slow down your medical career
Now that I am 65 my patients ask me when I'm going to retire. They don't care about me, they just don't want to lose their trusty old GP. This is human nature and I am flattered they still want me. Luckily I have no intention of retiring, but I do want to ease back and enjoy life a little more. - 1/13/2013
Top 10 reasons to get a flu shot—and why you shouldn’t mind if pharmacists give them
I am happy that pharmacists are now offering flu shots in Ontario. Pharmacist complete an online course and get hands-on training. The more people who get the flu shot the better for all. Some people don't have a family doctor, some don't have time. The pharmacies are often open til midnight, are located all over and often have free parking.
