Dr Vroom practised in Surrey as a GP for 29 years, and later as an emergency physician. From 2006 to 2015, Dr Vroom was the senior deputy registrar at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, with oversight for the accreditation and Physician Practice Enhancement programs. He currently works as a consultant in regulatory and medical administrative and governance matters. Outside of work Dr Vroom enjoys running, swimming, tennis, hiking, gardening, boating, and fishing, especially with his grandchildren.
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Willem R. Vroom, MD
By William Pullen. New York: Penguin Life, 2017. ISBN-10: 0735219796. Paperback, 224 pages. For as long as I can remember, running has been a part of my life. I chose to review this book, Running with Mindfulness... Read More
If you have ever ordered a pneumoencephalogram, administered an aminophylline drip, cross-eyed stereo-viewed a cerebral angiogram, or used Tensilon to convert paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, then you are likely retired... Read More
In the past 40 years I have worked in medical offices, the emergency department, hospital wards, and in medical administration. In each of these settings I have been fortunate to have worked with colleagues whom I’ve... Read More
I hadn’t heard a call for inflight medical help for at least a decade. No longer was the call for a doctor but for a medical professional. While initially surprised, on reflection I realized that a critical care nurse... Read More
The February 2015 Supreme Court of Canada decision in Carter v. Canada will soon result in legal and regulatory changes to how we, as physicians, can legally assist patients, who are experiencing “grievous and... Read More
By Ken Blanchard and Morton Shaevitz. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2015. ISBN 9781626563339. This book addresses the conundrum faced by many new retirees: Now what? What am I going to do with the... Read More
I love my dog. On my days off I usually plan my activities around dog-friendly destinations. Tolerance for dogs in public places such as hotels, stores, and taxicabs is quite variable, while tolerance for dogs in... Read More
If we are fortunate enough to live a long time, all of us must eventually retire. Even though a yearly RRSP contribution should remind us of that, reality doesn’t usually strike until the first CPP cheque arrives. Few... Read More
Until recently, with very few exceptions, MSP fee compensation for a patient service was contingent on a face-to-face patient visit, regardless of whether the visit was an efficient use of time for the patient or... Read More
It’s common knowledge that most physicians abhor patient confrontation. The nature of our profession is to give care and compassion, and to advocate for our patients. In a previous editorial I wrote that those same... Read More