As climate-related exposures increasingly shape health, routine environmental history taking can help clinicians deliver more precise, preventive, and responsive care. Read More
Dr Caitlin Dunne, BCMJ editor-in-chief, spoke with Drs Elizabeth Nethery, Wendy V. Norman, and Laura Schummers, three of the authors of the recently published JAMA Network Open article “Mifepristone access through community pharmacies when regulated as a routine prescription medication,” to discuss their research and the impact on patients and physicians. Read More
Change comes from eliminating inefficient work systems and introducing tools to better manage those systems. Read More
In June and July 2026, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations; the Province of British Columbia; and the City of Vancouver will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place in Vancouver, with Vancouver Coastal Health serving as the host health jurisdiction. Read More
On any given day in British Columbia, a physician may travel for hours by road, air, or water to provide care in an Indigenous community. Read More
As the father of two young men, I am acutely aware of the challenges they face today, particularly when it comes to health and well-being. Read More
While we speak of cultural humility, our medical culture often asks a vulnerable person in their last chapters of life to accomplish the impossible—in so doing, denying them their dignity and mortality. Read More
British Columbia transitioned to permanent daylight saving time as of Sunday, 8 March 2026. This move has received some criticism, with one researcher calling it “scientifically not a good idea.” Read More
Sharing an opinion is harder than it may seem. I tend to shy away from sharing my opinion unless I have data to back it up. Read More
Identifying and appropriately managing sleep disturbances is a critical aspect of care for adolescents suffering from persisting postconcussion symptoms. Read More
