Happy August to all!
It’s been a summer of adventures and a new beginning.
In our community Family Doctor/Specialist Think Tank this week, one of our wise members shouted out this ask:
Thank you for this question… because the answer is not far nor complicated (at least for me!)! ;D
Joy and gratitude are the cure…
On Monday, we had a physician and clinician Zoom chat at our Health Centre – coming together as a team, connecting and collaborating to help our patients always brings me great joy and reminds me why I became a Family Doctor: having fun helping (and healing) people (and families)!
On Tuesday, I had the honour and privilege of teaching a 4th Year Medical Student – her curiosity and compassion for patients and their care were inspiring. I can tell you that the future is bright in Family Medicine!
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On Friday, I did a community Home Visit to the home of an elder and his wife (I met their lovely son as well) – we chatted about a great many things including him having a diagnosis of cancer and what his values and (End of Life) goals were. As said, there were a range of emotions experienced, but despite some of the heavy topics discussed, there was a sense of lightness and deeper connection shared (and dare I say, joy was experienced by this Doctor). We agreed that I would follow up with another visit in 3 to 4 weeks time.
Relational continuity and an ongoing therapeutic relationship are the key foundations of Family Medicine. Giving patients the peace of mind that they are not alone with these (sometime scary) diagnoses can make all the difference!
You are not alone (with your Family Doctor)!
It is such an honour and privilege to be able to serve my patients as their Family Doctor and it is this gratitude which continues to fill and fuel me!
And on the note of gratitude for Family Doctors, if you don’t believe me… listen to these fine folks!
Peace, joy and gratitude for all!
Dr.P
Blue Sky Family Medicine 