Looking to Retire? Get Ready Emotionally

Looking to Retire? Get Ready Emotionally FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, February 27, 2007 “OK, it’s now the new year. Let’s get on with it,” my patient said grudgingly, as if we were about to start a root canal procedure. I...

Resolving to Start Exercising Again? These Tips Can Help

Resolving to Start Exercising Again? These Tips Can Help FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, December 06, 2006 It can be hard to find time, but doctors owe themselves a healthy body and mind Yesterday afternoon, I finished my...

Volunteering: You May Think it’ll Suck, but it Won’t

Volunteering: You May Think it’ll Suck, but it Won’t FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, October 24, 2006 Like a recent campaign for an Ottawa summer camp, we need to motivate physicians to get involved in professional...

Unwell Colleagues Need Understanding, Support

Unwell Colleagues Need Understanding, Support FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, September 26, 2006 Reluctant to seek help, MDs who finally take care of themselves fear insensitive reaction of peers. It is September, and the...

Keeping the Friendship Fires Burning

Keeping the Friendship Fires Burning FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, August 22, 2006 Friends not only feed our souls, they make us physically healthier I drove home this evening with a smile on my face, singing along with the...

Being Single Poses Unique Challenges for Doctors

Being Single Poses Unique Challenges for Doctors FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, May 23, 2006 Busy schedules, rules about dating patients among obstacles to finding love for those who want to change their status I have just...