By. Dr. Jassam It is the time of the year where we start pulling money out of our bank accounts if anything left to pay the tax and to see all outputs We think we made good money which we…
The obsessive passion: is it a way of escape?
By Dr. Jassam I’ve always had difficulty comprehending the intense, obsessive love that some people express for someone or something. Personally, I believe that any love to anything or anyone should be regulated and be free from obsession. In my…
Is serving as a president of the OMA a burial ground for ambitious physicians?
By Dr. Jassam A friend of mine, who had close ties to the Iraqi government, shared with me many years ago that people deemed ambitious and desiring positive change were either subdued if possible or placed in influential positions within…
Physicians as pharmacy owners
By Dr. Jassam After a day spent entirely at the clinic, I returned home fatigued, lacking the inclination for extensive conversation, particularly given my previous restless night. I reclined on the couch in front of the TV, shutting my eyes,…
Dolce Far Niente
By Dr. Jassam In some movies scenes, an actor is often depicted sitting alone while the camera dynamically focuses on their head, symbolizing the whirlwind of thoughts and events transpiring within. Each one expresses a different emotion – laughter, screams,…
Vote for me but you won’t be my priority.
By Dr. Jassam I was struck by something that Dr. Sohail Ghandi shared a while ago on the Medical Post daily newsletter. He brought up the fact that every “president” of the OMA should commit to prioritizing the needs of…
The cow, the health system and the future
By Dr. Jassam The cow In a small, impoverished village, residents used to make their livelihood by milking a cow. One fateful day, the cow accidentally got her head stuck inside a clay jar while drinking water and couldn’t free…
Upper Respiratory infection ( COLD)
Cold is an infection of the nose and upper airways caused by a germ (virus). They are extremely common. An adult can expect 2-4 colds a year and a child can expect about 5-6 colds a year. Very young children…
A Turn in the Hall
By Dr. J. Jassam The moment I opened the door, ‘Sarah’ started crying. I had never seen her before, a 25-year-old young woman, skinny, with slightly shabby clothes. “How can I help you?” I asked Sarah, after she calmed down…
Dear Doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse
By Dr. J. Jassam They sat in front of me: she and her husband. The wife was brave in a way that concerned me. Before I started, she said to me: “Please doctor don’t talk to me, talk to him.…