Twilight Reminiscences 36 – When Regrets Replace Dreams
The other day I visited an old friend – someone who had been my classmate from primary school. He had retired from a job he had done from the time … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 17- Happiness is….
“You know, Sanjo” said my friend Devendra as we sat on the balcony recently enjoying a drink and the evening sunset, “If you had to define Happiness, it is simply … Continue reading
Does Australia Need IMGs and OTDs?
I am sharing my article which was published by HealthEd last week – drawing attention to the disrespect and discrimination faced by doctors working in Australia who qualified and trained … Continue reading
Tips for Health Living
I was browsing in a local bookshop last month when I quite serendipitously discovered an intriguing book. Entitled Cheat Sheets for Life by Ayesha Ratnayake, the little book contained a … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections – 6
Staying Connected For those of us who have been used to studying and working for most of the first half century of our lives, it usually isn’t easy to accept … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections – 5
Time, energy and money Now that the psalmist’s ancient prediction that “the days of our years are three score and ten” no longer holds true for many of us – … Continue reading
How to Use a Doctor
AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PATIENTS I have often thought that before people go to consult a doctor, they should be given an Instruction Manual. Just like one gets a manual … Continue reading
Getting a Second Opinion
My father (who knew much more Latin than I do) used to often quote from the ancient Roman writers that he had studied at university. One particular quotation he was … Continue reading
The Health Benefits of Gardening
As we approach the end of 2022, I find myself beginning to appreciate even more the many benefits of gardening. Of course, in these days when food is so expensive, … Continue reading
COVID 101 – some Frequently Asked Questions about COVID
With many of my patients now having been vaccinated against COVID or having recovered from a mild episode of COVID (or both), I am now accustomed to being accosted by … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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