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Where Medicine Meets Humanity

Writing has become another way I care for people.
 

Some stories begin in the clinic. Others begin on a forest trail, in the quiet after loss, or in the ordinary moments that stay with us long after the day has ended. Through writing, I explore the places where medicine, mindfulness, grief, healing, and our shared humanity meet.
 

My essays and articles have appeared in peer-reviewed journals, healthcare publications, and literary platforms, exploring topics ranging from physician well-being and mental health to compassion, loss, resilience, and the human side of medicine.

Whether I am writing for clinicians, patients, or the wider community, my hope remains the same: to create space for reflection, encourage meaningful conversation, and remind us that healing is found not only in answers, but also in curiosity, connection, and our willingness to remain fully human.

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Featured Writing

A selection of essays exploring medicine, grief, physician well-being, mindfulness, and the deeply human moments that connect us.

01
The Pause Before the Signature
On Capacity, Consent, and the Weight of a Psychiatrist’s Name
02
Beyond Confusion: Recognition, Prevention and Management of Delirium in Hospitalized Adults
A clinical review exploring the recognition, prevention, and management of delirium in hospitalized adults. The article highlights practical strategies for early identification, addressing underlying causes, and providing thoughtful, interdisciplinary care for this common yet often overlooked condition.
03
Both Sides of the Bed Poem
Both Sides of the Bed is a reflective piece about what it means to move between the roles of physician and patient. It explores the vulnerability of receiving care, the assumptions we carry in medicine, and how experiencing healthcare from the other side can deepen empathy, humility, and the way we show up for those we care for.
04
An Ordinary Tuesday
An Ordinary Tuesday | Pulse: Voices from the Heart of Medicine A reflection on the quiet milestones of recovery and the profound meaning ordinary life can hold when illness has taken it away. Sometimes healing isn’t about returning to something extraordinary. It’s simply about finding our way back to the everyday.
05
When the Unit Holds Its Breath
Some moments in medicine are remembered not for what was said, but for the silence that surrounded them. This essay reflects on the stillness, vulnerability, and quiet courage that emerge when clinicians stand together at the edge of uncertainty.
06
The Fabric of Care: It Is Nurses Who Hold Our Health System Together
The strength of health care is often found in the quiet work that goes unnoticed. This essay honours the clinical expertise, compassion, and steady presence of nurses, whose care forms the foundation of every strong health-care team.
07
How abuse in health care is driving doctors out of medicine
No one should expect abuse as part of their workday. Drawing from personal experience, this essay explores the emotional toll of workplace violence in health care and the urgent need to create safer, more compassionate environments.
08
The Waiting Room Between
Not all waiting rooms have walls. This essay reflects on the emotional landscape between uncertainty and acceptance, where grief, hope, and healing often exist side by side.
burnout in medicine
09
The Quiet Curriculum: Burnout and the Hidden Curriculum
Beyond lectures and textbooks lies another curriculum, one that teaches silence, resilience, and sacrifice. This article examines how the hidden culture of medicine contributes to burnout and why acknowledging it is essential.
Difficult Patients
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We've All Had "Difficult" Patients. But Do They Really Exist?
The words we choose shape the care we provide. This essay challenges the label of the "difficult patient" and invites a more compassionate understanding of the stories behind behaviour.
Professionalism
11
The Distance We Call Professionalism
When professionalism becomes synonymous with emotional distance, we risk losing the very humanity that drew many of us to medicine. This essay explores how compassion and authenticity can coexist with excellence in patient care.
12
The World Cup Is Not Really About Football
The world's biggest sporting event is about far more than the final score. This reflection explores how football becomes a universal language of belonging, memory, hope, and human connection across cultures and generations.
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The Pause Before the Signature
On Capacity, Consent, and the Weight of a Psychiatrist’s Name
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Explore more of my essays and reflections published in medical journals, healthcare publications, and literary platforms.

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Journal of General Internal Medicine
Peer Reviewed Articles by Dr. Wadhwa
02
Grand Rounds MD
Reflections on the human side of medicine, exploring uncertainty, vulnerability, professional identity, and the quiet experiences that shape us as clinicians. These essays look beyond diagnosis and treatment to the moments that challenge how we understand what it means to care for others, and to be human ourselves.
03
SoMe Docs
For me, medicine has never existed only within the walls of a hospital. These essays explore the lessons found in travel, nature, everyday moments, and the connections that remind us what it means to be fully human. Explore Articles →
04
Med Page Today
Behind every challenging interaction is a person with a story. This essay reflects on the importance of replacing judgment with curiosity and recognizing the humanity behind behaviours we may not immediately understand. Read Article →
05
Kevin MD
From burnout and compassion to grief, professionalism, and the everyday moments that often go unseen, these essays explore the human side of healthcare and the stories that continue long after the clinical encounter has ended. Explore Articles →
06
Pulse Voices from the Heart of Medicine
A home for personal narratives that explore grief, healing, medicine, and the moments that quietly shape who we become. These essays reflect on the stories that connect us through vulnerability, compassion, and our shared humanity. Explore Essays →
07
Healthy Debate
These essays reflect my commitment to strengthening Canada's healthcare system by sharing stories from the people who live it every day. From physician burnout and rural medicine to the extraordinary contributions of nurses, each piece is an invitation to think more deeply about the future of compassionate care. Explore Articles →
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Case Reports in Psychiatry
My published case report highlights a rare but life-threatening medication reaction that initially mimicked anaphylaxis. It underscores the importance of clinical vigilance, timely recognition, and thoughtful diagnostic reasoning in psychiatric practice. Read Case Report →
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Journal of General Internal Medicine
Peer Reviewed Articles by Dr. Wadhwa
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