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Jeevyn K. Chahal, MD
The fragile symbiosis between human beings and our planet is at risk. Patient–planetary health co-benefit frameworks are increasingly being recognized, and health professionals are encouraged to take a more active role... Read More
I was going to write this editorial as a rant, Rick Mercer style, regarding the woes of family medicine, but I think we are all aware of the ongoing crisis facing us by now. Then I considered writing a Kumbaya piece... Read More
Physician wellness and burnout are all the buzz, and rightfully so. But how often do we consider the partners and significant others of these martyrs of modern medicine? These selfless, understanding, loving people are... Read More
“Congrats on your raise, doc!” I must’ve appeared baffled as my patient went on . . . “I heard the government is giving family doctors a bunch of money; that should help, hey?” I sighed, smiled, and explained that it... Read More
In 2016 I wrote an editorial titled “Quest for Superdoc.”[1] During the past 5 years, I have been on the brink of burning out, so I decided to revisit my quest and see where it went sideways. Even before COVID-19... Read More
I was given the name Sukhjiwan; it is pronounced “Sook-Jee-Vun.” It is a Sikh name that, in Punjabi, translates to “happy life.” So, why do I go by the name Jeevyn? When I entered elementary school, no one (not even... Read More
Telehealth is a broad term defined as serving patients remotely or at a distance, and it can encompass different types of technology, including telephone, texting, emailing, and videoconferencing. Virtual visits... Read More
It’s 2020 and I’m wearing perfume. I wear Very Irresistible by Givenchy. Very irresistible to some but apparently toxic to others. It took an incident at a friend’s house to make me realize the effects that... Read More
“Good morning, Ms S. What brings you in today?” As I ask the question I see that she is clutching a tax credit disability form and there is a vitamin B12 vial sitting on the counter. Before she can answer, I say, “I... Read More
“Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Your doc.” “Your doc who?” “Your family doctor.” “What?! No way!” The door swings open and there she stands, Mrs S., with a genuine smile on her beautifully wrinkled face... Read More