Beyond the cloudy lens: A physician’s guide to cataract treatment
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, but cataract surgery is extremely safe and is one of the most cost-effective treatments in medicine. Read More
In the current issue
Assessing the generalizability of finerenone trial criteria to a British Columbia population with type 2 diabetes in a community endocrinology setting
Considering the substantial health care burden of end-stage renal disease, integrating therapies like finerenone that reduce renal risk is essential, especially in populations with a higher prevalence of pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Read More
Championing the profession: Doctors of BC’s long-standing Health Professions and Occupations Act advocacy
On 1 April 2026, the new Health Professions and Occupations Act took full effect, introducing significant changes to the regulation of health professions in BC. Read More
Primary care is the focus of Simon Fraser University’s new School of Medicine
As Simon Fraser University opens its doors to its first class of medical students, the BCMJ spoke with Dr David Price, dean of medicine. Read More
Universal screening for hepatitis C during pregnancy: An opportunity to advance viral hepatitis elimination in British Columbia
As 28 July is World Hepatitis Day, it is an opportune time to share the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s recent recommendation for universal hepatitis C virus screening in the first trimester of every pregnancy. Read More
A call for policy change: Funding fertility treatments for medical trainees
Medical trainees experience disproportionately high rates of infertility, driven in part by training-related delays in childbearing, and face significant financial and institutional barriers to accessing fertility care, highlighting the need for equitable, standardized policies and insurance coverage for fertility preservation and treatment across Canada. Read More
The missing link in reproductive care: Overcoming the vasectomy access crisis in BC
In April 2023, BC became the first Canadian province to offer universal coverage for prescription contraceptives. Read More
Patient portals and radiology reports: Toward patient-centred communication
As patient portals expand direct access to radiology reports across Canada, design-focused interventions, such as plain-language summaries and contextual glossaries, can bridge the gap between report access and patient understanding, promoting health equity. Read More
Why does my patient continue to hurt?
As a family physician in primary care, you may encounter patients with soft-tissue injuries who do not recover as expected following a low-energy injury in a workplace setting. Read More
The power of naming disease correctly: PCOS is now PMOS
A young woman presents with irregular periods, insulin resistance, hirsutism, and difficulty losing weight. She is told she might have polycystic ovary syndrome. Read More
Access to specialists in BC: When you don’t know what you don’t know
As I doom scroll through my news feed, I begin to wonder who isn’t on diversion. “All of the above” got me through medical school, so that’s probably the right answer. Read More
