The reason why I chose family medicine – Dr. Shamim Jetha, President, BC College of Family Physicians

By Dr. Shamim Jetha is president of the B.C. College of Family Physicians

B.C. doctors should be treating all patients in an even-handed way

There are many reasons why I chose family medicine. But most important to me then, and even more so now, are the professional relationships I have with my patients.

Twenty-five years ago, I became a family doctor.

There are many reasons why I chose family medicine. But most important to me then, and even more so now, are the professional relationships I have with my patients.

I have watched many of my patients over the last quarter century grow from babies to adults, raise families and now experience some of the illnesses and ailments that come with growing older.

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