The first part is often just a conversation You walk in. They greet you. Then come the questions—not just about pain, but about everything else. Appetite. Mood. Sleep. Bathroom habits. What changed. What feels different. It doesn’t feel like an exam yet, but it is. Your doctor is already listening to your body—through your words.…
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Family doctors only treat colds and flu It’s one of the most common misunderstandings. People think family doctors just manage coughs and sore throats. But they do much more. They handle chronic illnesses. Monitor long-term medications. Manage mental health. Interpret lab results. Track developmental milestones. They see patterns across time—not just symptoms in isolation. They…
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They don’t just treat symptoms—they follow the patterns over time When you live with a chronic condition, every day isn’t the same. Some are manageable. Others are frustrating. What a GP does is track the full arc—not just the flare-ups. They listen for shifts you might miss. They compare today’s pain to last month’s fatigue.…
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What screenings or tests should I be getting at my age? Your body shifts with time. Some changes feel obvious. Others stay hidden—until you ask the right questions. Screening tests aren’t just about your age on paper. They’re about what’s going on behind the scenes. A good GP doesn’t just check boxes. They look at…
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You feel fine, so you wonder if it’s even necessary You don’t have a fever. You haven’t lost weight. You can still get through your day. You’re tired, but so is everyone. You push a few things aside. You cancel plans here and there. You move slower in the morning, but you think that’s just…
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You tell yourself it’s nothing—but it’s been happening more often lately You shrug it off at first.One of those things.Minor.Random.Probably temporary.You’ve had these little episodes before.And they always faded.This one doesn’t.It stays.Sometimes quiet.Sometimes stubborn.But present enough to remind you it’s still there. It doesn’t hurt exactly.It just pulls your attention in subtle ways.You start noticing…
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You sit in their office not knowing where to begin, and they wait for your breath You think maybe it’s not serious.You almost cancel your appointment.But something made you stay on the schedule.You sit in a quiet chair.They open the chart—but not their mouth.Not yet.They look at you first.You clear your throat.Say, “It’s probably nothing.”They…
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As a General Practitioner (GP), navigating through a global pandemic is both a daunting challenge and a profound responsibility. Our role in such times extends beyond routine patient care to becoming pillars of support, education, and frontline defense against the spread of disease. Let me share with you the various facets of our duties during these critical periods.
As a General Practitioner, handling a flu pandemic requires a balanced approach of clinical expertise, patient communication, and community awareness. Dealing with an influx of patients during such times can be overwhelming, but it’s also an opportunity to make a significant impact on public health.
As a General Practitioner, my role during on-call duty is both challenging and rewarding, especially when it comes to pediatric patients. Children present with a unique set of medical needs and concerns, and it is crucial to approach them with sensitivity and care. I’ll share my approach to handling a child patient who comes in during a night shift.
