‘What the **** are you doing?’ – It’s hard work having a non-medical spouse
When one is looking after the health of patients, there are limits to the means employed to push one’s message. After all, one must remain…
Dr Pam Rachootin
Dr Rachootin is a GP in Adelaide, SA.
10 ways my life has changed due to the pandemic
Looking back over these past few months of change, it is amazing how far we have come. Here are 10 signs of the times: 1.…
My telehealth triumphs
One of my succulents, given as a get-well gift by a patient, is flowering again. This is the signal that another anniversary has arrived. It is…
Dr Pam ponders how it’s taken a crisis to rediscover the joy of caring
The need for meaningful social connection has never been greater than in this time of isolation. I have had some heart-warming interactions that may just…
The best medicine: Dr Pam hunts for humour in the coronavirus age
As these tales from the GP frontline prove, life in the time of coronavirus still has some light moments. The phone rings at 7.45 a.m. It’s a patient. The…
My patient tested negative – but I was positive the result was wrong
Among all the dross of general practice, there can still be shining moments. I just had one. The patient had recently returned from Italy. He…
It’s time to restore relationships with our specialist colleagues
I learnt about a multidisciplinary meeting, comprising surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists and pathologists. When I asked if I could attend, as one of my patients would…
Dr Pam’s infectious love song about coronavirus
An ode to the pandemic in the tradition of T S Eliot, penned by Dr Pam Rachootin.
Managing medical uncertainty: How a misdiagnosis has shaken my confidence
My husband has an amazing specialist who notifies his patients of their results as soon as they become available. It is always good to get…
How this GP unleashes her healing powers everywhere
I am falling into a trap. It has to do with my day job. One is always looking for ways to improve things for the…
