Pagers are a reliable, low-distraction option still used in some healthcare systems globally (e.g., parts of NHS & US hospitals for critical alerts). However, in fast-paced EDs, evidence shows pagers often lead to delays & incomplete info: studies report faster response times with smartphones/secure messaging (often ~2–3 min medians vs. longer pager loops), better coordination (e.g., most staff report improved teamwork via apps), & reduced errors through real-time sharing of images, labs, or consults. Pagers excel for one-way alerts but lack bidirectional dialogue, EHR integration, or AI tools for transcription/notes/workflow optimisation. A balanced policy using pagers for urgent alerts + secure government-issued devices/apps for complex communication, driven by evidence & behavioural insights, could maintain discipline while enabling tech/AI progress that’s highly desirable & potentially revolutionary in resource-constrained systems like Punjab’s public hospitals. #MaryamNawaz #PunjabHealth”

Punjab Govt’s commitment to making patient care the absolute priority in Punjab’s public hospitals is commendable. However, a complete ban on mobile devices risks removing a vital tool for ED doctors & staff and calls for a more nuanced approach. Mobile devices aren’t just used for calls anymore. They’re essential tools providing real-time access to guidelines, drug databases, EHRs for efficient documentation, & increasingly AI for tasks such as transcription/notes, workflow optimisation, reducing admin burden & freeing hours for direct patient interaction, as evidenced in latest studies. A balanced approach, driven by evidence and behavioural insights, could achieve discipline without hindering vital progress towards tech/AI-driven care—highly desirable and potentially revolutionary in resource-constrained systems like Punjab’s public hospitals. Patient care deserves both focus and the best tools! #MaryamNawaz #PunjabHealth

Time always tells!

Total solar eclipse !

It’s night time in Toronto at 15:20. Solar eclipse.

Knowledge is worthless without intellect, and intellect is manifested through behaviour. — Khurram Jahangir

Just when one thinks we’ve reached the ebb of morality in the healthcare profession, someone else comes along and sinks even lower. The response in the attached post exemplifies all that is wrong with the system, where targeting, abuse, mockery, and mobbing have become the norm.

In Islamic jurisprudence, there is no explicit requirement for women to change their last names to that of their husbands after marriage. The practice of changing names is purely cultural than religious. Islamic tradition places a strong emphasis on knowing one’s lineage and maintaining family ties, which is why it is common for Muslim women to retain their maiden names after marriage. The Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ wives, for example, did not change their names after marriage, indicating a precedent for women to retain their maiden names.

One scheme do mortals make, yet Heaven hath another, Decreed by God above, our plans to smother. Verily, 'tis His will that, in the end, shall stand, O'er all designs and dreams of human hand.

Unseen Battles: Silent Struggles of Our Healers @DrLisaBanh medium.com/@DrKJ/whats-my-pu…

Dear @DrLisaBanh: I have written the attached article, including a poem, just for you. medium.com/@DrKJ/whats-my-pu…

Learning to openly express my love and emotions for my wife, regardless of setting, has been life-changing. It challenged the cultural norms we grew up with, but it’s been transformative. Rejecting emotional reserve has made our bond stronger, perhaps unbreakable.