Dr Tom Podcast

Synchronicities and Surprises: A day filled with unexpected events and synchronicities, including a failed attempt at shooting a video… There are limitations of the current primary care system in Australia,...

The medical workforce is struggling in the UK as doctors choose to work part-time work or leave the UK completely. One solution proposed by an ex-surgeon was to enforce a four-day workweek for GPs… Unfortunately,...

I have been faced with a severe water shortage on my land due to a pipe cracking… Living in a rural area means water and electricity are of significantly higher importance than in a city living. What did I learn? The...

After almost three years, the complaints against me by a colleague are finally getting resolved, although not finalised yet! The prolonged process of handling complaints has been extremely stressful, exacerbated by...

It has become apparent that I am being called to simplify my life. This means the end of several endeavors that I have been pursuing yet have not fully blossomed. With multiple projects that are still complete, it is...

As Doctors, we must be ready for the day ahead. Medicine is often challenging, to say the least…  and maintaining focus, empathy, and boundaries is often very demanding. Doctors must know the importance of an...

Doctors in medicine face significant risks due to system deficiencies. You must be aware of your requirement for vigilance, as danger is unlikely to be identified. What can be done? One option is to develop a single...

A small task of trimming trees led to a group effort, showcasing the potential of collective action for significant results. The power of initiating action, even in small steps, was evident in how a minor task...

Daily habits and routines have been critical in my life over the last 5+ years. They lead to the highly desirable outcome of consistent improvement. Navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic was difficult...

After 8-years, one of my clients successfully passed the KFP.  When he first came to me, he had almost given up… He had passed AKT and even OSCE when it was possible to sit OSCE before KFP. This opens up a massive...

Catch up with me on a busy day with three missions: picking up a mountain bike for my son and my daughter after a sleepover… plus an all-important IKEA run. This was not my original plan for a public holiday at all…...

A busy and eventful day involving my daughter’s 10th birthday party. It was not looking good though - An electrical storm hit the power poles and damaged a number of electronic devices in the house. The ability to...