Most patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease can achieve excellent outcomes in a primary care setting if given a history-based diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological therapy, lifestyle counseling, and follow-up. Read More
Functional dyspepsia is a chronic, complex constellation of symptoms that include epigastric pain or burning, postprandial fullness, and/or early satiety. Read More
A review of the literature to determine how clinicians may fall victim to cognitive traps when working through the diagnostic and therapeutic process, with guidance on how to avoid these pitfalls when managing adult patients with suspected infections. Read More
Five priorities for Canadian health system improvement from medical leaders and trainees in BC. Read More
I recently began to learn about gardening. What I did not expect was how difficult gardening could be, and how the lessons learned would reflect my work in family medicine. Read More
Tuberculosis diagnostics relied on clinical acumen until the late 19th century, when microscopy and culture were developed. Read More
As physicians, we are trained to aim high. From the first days of medical school, we are taught that details matter, excellence is expected, and errors can have serious consequences. Read More
IV hydration spas are everywhere. I first encountered one in Las Vegas, which seemed fitting for the city—and the circumstances patrons may have endured the night prior. Read More
The Canadian health care system is bursting at its seams. Symptoms of system challenges include frequent ER and clinic closures, physician burnout, and an ever-increasing population without access to care. Read More
