A Rural Doctor Takes on a New Patient. Herself

Judy Dercksen – 29 Jun 2022 

This weekend is a “free” weekend. The first of many. Up until now, I’ve been responsible for the care of my patients admitted to G.R. Baker hospital. I work as a family doctor in a solo practice in Quesnel. For the past 20 years, apart from a couple of holidays here and there, I’ve been on duty every day. But recently I’ve resigned my admitting privileges. I will no longer be following my patients in hospital. Anxiety sets in.

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