ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 2/7/2022
Are you a crazy busy doctor?
I was recently talking to a young family doctor in Toronto who told me he was finishing his charting at midnight. I couldn’t believe it because I am home every day at 5:00 p.m. with no homework. - 1/21/2022
Obesity: The disease that keeps on giving
One of the biggest failures I have had as a family doctor over 49 years is helping patients lose weight and keep it off. But the future of obesity medicine is bright. - 1/17/2022
The art of treating depression 2022
It's known as the most depressing time of the year. Cold, snowy, no holidays in sight. Many experience the winter blues, and for those who already suffer from depression, this can be a particularly difficult time. - 12/30/2021
New Year’s resolution: How to love paperwork in 2022
This is the year you're going to get the paperwork under control. All it takes is a plan and some discipline. - 12/22/2021
Letter from a lazy Quebec family physician
I recently wrote about how the threat to penalize Quebec FPs (who don’t have a certain number of patients) will only lead to worsening morale. Then I received this letter. - 12/8/2021
Retirement for MDs: I married him for life not for lunch
Dr. John Crosby talks to physician colleagues about the mishaps and successes of retiring. - 11/29/2021
November's the worst
- 11/20/2021
Threat to penalize Quebec FPs will only lead to worsening morale
Workload comparisons with Ontario family physicians are ill-conceived and inappropriate. - 11/12/2021
The heartbreak of dementia
I have seen thousands of patients with dementia over my career. It is difficult to treat patients and handle caregivers. This is how I do it. - 10/29/2021
Stop charting evenings, weekends and holidays
Dr. Smith has a story similar to many of you: For 15 years she brought her medical charts and paperwork home to work on them after the kids went to bed. From 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. each evening was typical for weeknights.