Antibiotic treatment durations are not based on scientific reasoning; they stem from an artificially created number system
A critical look at the evidentiary basis of our modern antibiotic treatment lengths. Read More
In the current issue
Is medicine a calling? Or a career?
In today’s world, is medicine still a calling, or has it become a career? For some physicians, perhaps it is both. Read More
Cyanobacteria are a growing One Health challenge
Cyanobacteria are among the oldest organisms on Earth. They are believed to be responsible for the planet’s oxygenation and the development of photosynthesis in plants. Read More
Maintaining your purpose during transformative times
To every physician on the front line—whether in a bustling urban hospital, in a small community clinic, or on call in a remote village—this is a time of transformation within British Columbia’s health care system. Read More
Electric micromobility devices: Balancing safety with sustainability
Electric micromobility devices, also called e-micromobility devices, including electric kick scooters and electric bicycles are economical, eco-friendly forms of active transportation. However, their use has raised concerns about the risk of injuries. Read More
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Vancouver’s inner city
Results from a survey exploring an inner-city community’s knowledge of and experience with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read More
Celebrating Indigenous culture and heritage
In 1996, the governor general of Canada proclaimed 21 June as the official day to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage. Read More
Health outcomes of patients in the Complex Chronic Diseases Program
New approaches and research are urgently needed to improve therapeutic interventions for patients with complex chronic diseases. Read More
Taking serious illness conversations seriously: Unveiling South Asian perspectives on advance care planning using the Serious Illness Conversation Guide
Clinicians should consider acculturation levels and adapt language to improve engagement in advance care planning and advance directives discussions with South Asian Canadians, particularly older adults and new immigrants. Read More
In the next issue
Innovative use of point-of-care ultrasound improves health care on Haida Gwaii
Physician champions of point-of-care ultrasound, along with educational and administrative supports, have significantly enhanced the provision of cost-effective, compassionate, patient-centred care on Haida Gwaii. Read More
Trends in wait times for scheduled surgeries in British Columbia
An analysis of the 13-year period 2009–2022 suggests that small hospitals had the shortest wait times and that the demand for surgery was greatest in small hospitals, rural communities, and the Interior Health Authority. The longest wait times were for otolaryngology, orthopaedic, and plastic surgeries. Read More
