The Slow GP Blog

Too often healthcare works like this: Problem > Quick fix > Move on. Infection > antibiotics. Sore knee > X-ray and painkillers. Diabetes...

I saw a female patient recently with a chronic severe mental health issue. Isolated after losing her partner. Only her pet for company....

I performed a remote GP shift recently. Men’s mental health was the theme. I sat and listened to 3 men in despair. They all had wives and...

Dear friend, I know it’s tough right now. And you may feel that you are the only person who leaves late. You may feel defective, like...

Hi I’m Tom. I’m a Slow GP. I was once ashamed to say this. Now it’s my strength. Here’s my journey. I recently welcomed my 10,000th new...

I’ve enjoyed The  BMJ ’s focus on societal causes of ill health recently and  Dr Lucinda Hiam  (et al)’s article this week deeply...

A bereaved, depressed elderly patient comes in. It’s automatic. My training and cognitive algorithm kicks in. History, risk assess, maybe...

I had the privilege of attending an intimate learning event with world renowned author, medical doctor and teau, Gabor Mate. Dr Mate...

A colleague asked for my thoughts on why we should help people with challenging emotions of sadness, worry and guilt as they may...

T.E.A.M CBT has been called cognitive therapy “on steroids”. With a skilled therapist and the right work ethic from a patient, results...

1) Max aerobic capacity cardio exercise — Running, cycling, rowing, swimming quickly for 1–4 minutes with 1–4 minutes rest, 5 times in a...

As a doctor I feel immense responsibility for the health of my patients. With this comes the notion that I need to be perfect to be...

5% of people who lose weight put it back on within 2 years. This is a depressing fact. So much hard work for results to just disappear....

People often ask me which type of exercise is the best for long term health. Cardio or weight training? Yoga/pilates or Zumba? The answer...

Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) is a devastating disease. Longevity doctor, Peter Attia’s recent podcast sheds some light on the evidence base...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is becoming the hottest new wearable on the tech market. Here are my 5 top takeaways from wearing one...

As a busy professional its can be challenging to prioritise your health and fitness. However, testing and tracking your VO2 max can be an...

VO2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen a person can consume during intense exercise, and it’s a key indicator of...

Fatigue, recurrent infections, low mood and anxiety are common in professionals working in high pressure environments. Focusing on your...

You want success in business? You have to connect with people, sometimes in the face of conflict. How do you connect? You listen....