JohnWyatt Crosby
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/2/2022
Can we afford to be picky when it comes to solving the orphan patient problem?
Nova Scotia has recently started a small program to test having clinics where a nurse practitioner and pharmacist team up to offer primary care. I like the idea. What do you think? - 2/15/2022
Physician tips: How not to get yourself sued
I’ve been sued just once in 49 years, during which time I’ve been involved in over 700,000 patient interactions. Am I smart? Not particularly. Am I lucky? Yes. Am I well organized? Yes. - 2/6/2022
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. - 2/6/2022
Getting a handle on administrative medicine
When you're in charge, administrative tasks can loom large, but it's important that they don't get in the way of big-picture planning and leading. Here are some tips. - 1/20/2022
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. - 1/16/2022
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. - 12/29/2021
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. - 12/21/2021
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. - 12/7/2021
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. - 11/28/2021
November's the worst
