22/08/2026
This week, a few parents returned with their little ones — worried because things were not settling as quickly as they had hoped.
One child was unable to sleep because of uncomfortable hives, despite already being on treatment.
Another had influenza A, with high fevers that had persisted through the day, despite treatment.
In these moments, the question is not simply,
“What is the diagnosis?”
It is also:
How is this child really doing?
Are they safe to be cared for at home?
What does this family need right now?
With careful assessment, close attention to the child in front of me, and clear guidance on what to watch for, we were able to keep them at home where it was appropriate and safe— rather than sending them to the hospital.
And sometimes, that is the most important thing I can offer. Not just another medication. But a calm assessment. A clear plan. A listening ear.
And the confidence to say,
“I am comfortable with you going home. Here is what we will watch for, and here is when I want you to come back.”
Some of my regular families know that I also do admissions and inpatient care at Parkway East, Mount Alvernia and Thomson Medical Centre when hospital care is needed.
But medicine is not always about doing more.
Sometimes, it is about knowing when enough is enough — and when to step in.
To treat, when needed.
To reassure, always. 🤍
