1/21/2022 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 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 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 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 Dr. John Crosby talks to physician colleagues about the mishaps and successes of retiring.
11/20/2021 Workload comparisons with Ontario family physicians are ill-conceived and inappropriate.
11/12/2021 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 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.
10/19/2021 Why do psychiatrists have one of the highest suicide rates among physicians? I spoke to an expert and the answer is complex but points to ways of prevention.
10/6/2021 Chronic pain has no cure. The patients are often angry with us for failing them.
We struggle to keep them working. My heart used to sink when I saw a chronic pain patient on my list.
9/9/2021 What drives you crazy about depictions of doctors on-screen? I'll start.
