PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW TIME

It’s generally one of my least favourite parts of the school calendar, parent teacher interviews! It brings back memories of year 8 when I was a cheeky kid getting into trouble! The teachers would complain to my parents that I was fidgety

DO YOU WANT TO REDUCE CUSTOMER AND PATIENT COMPLAINTS?

Last week I was consulting and a patient came and saw me who had seen another urologist. He was one of my colleagues who I know very well and in fact was one of my trainers as i went through the surgical

WHO’D WANT TO BE A DOCTOR?

I remember when my son was much younger and he asked me, “Dad, how long did it take you to become a surgeon?”. I replied, “roughly 15 years son, after finishing year 12”. He almost fell off his chair laughing and said

BE INSPIRED BY THOSE AROUND YOU

If you straighten your back, raise your chin, open your eyes and look around, you will see countless reasons to feel inspired. Every single day, your everyday colleague, neighbour, friend, or family member is stepping upto life. It’s not easy for many.

GET YOUR MATTERS IN ORDER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

It’s not a very savoury topic, but the fact is that we’re all going to make an exit from our mortal frames. It’s important for all concerned that  your matters are in order before you depart. And yes, that means a will.

ACCEPTING WHAT IS, RATHER THAN FORCING WHAT MAY NEVER BE

I recently came across a situation in which a couple had worked themselves into a catatonic state of tension because of a conflict of career choice with their son. Their son was an immensely talented artist and musician. He was naturally creative