Our approach to care

Reflections from our clinicians on evidence, judgement, and the human side of medicine at Dubai Healthcare City.

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Compassion Without Judgement

A consultant psychiatrist in Dubai reflects on why feeling heard — without judgement — is often the first step toward healing in mental healthcare.

July 28, 20265 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini

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Practice Philosophy

The Person Before the Problem

A UK-trained counsellor in Dubai reflects on respect, trust, and person-centred care — why good counselling begins with the person, not just the problem.

July 28, 20265 min readMs. Fariha Khan

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Practice Philosophy

Why We Practice Medicine This Way

Reflections from Health Call Clinic on trust, understanding, and the human side of healthcare — how science, conversation and clinical judgement shape good care.

July 25, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish

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Practice Philosophy

When Medicine Doesn't Fit Inside a Rule Book

A consultant rheumatologist in Dubai explains how clinical guidelines, classification criteria, and off-label prescribing fit into good, individualised patient care.

July 25, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish