Presentation of pediatric cannabis ingestion in the emergency department
Cannabis toxicity should be considered in any child who presents with altered mental status, irritability, or ataxia, as well as nonspecific presentations. Read More
In the current issue
Incidental tumor retrieval during point-of-care-ultrasound-guided thoracentesis
Pathology examination of drainage contents from thoracentesis, especially in cases of suspected malignancy, could spare patients further invasive procedures. Read More
The power of physician leadership: Your voice, your vote
As physicians, we have chosen a profession grounded in service, advocacy, and the pursuit of better health for all. Yet our responsibility does not end at the bedside. Read More
A healing journey
Using the stories we tell—stories of our healing processes—to obtain insight into our lives and an enhanced sense of well-being. Read More
BCMJ 2025 reader survey results
Readers expressed a passion for print and an appreciation for local content. Read More
Witnessing the in-between
A reflection: What does life mean when there is no clear future, but also no clear end? Read More
The case for serendipity, and what readers say about the BCMJ
You arrive home after a long day of seeing patients and collect the mail, scattered across the entryway beside children’s shoes and cardboard boxes. Among the flyers and bank statements is the BCMJ. Read More
Youth suicide and self-harm by medications in BC: The role of means restriction
Means restriction is an evidence-based intervention that limits access to lethal means of suicide and serious self-harm. Read More
“Power with”: An alternative to medical colonialism
Medical colonialism and “power-over” approaches contribute to harms for Indigenous people, decrease their access to care, and lead to care avoidance. Read More
Opportunistic salpingectomy: General surgeons can reduce ovarian cancer in British Columbia
Opportunistic salpingectomy refers to the removal of the fallopian tubes during hysterectomy or instead of tubal ligation, while leaving the ovaries intact. It has proven to be an effective means to prevent ovarian cancer, particularly serous ovarian cancer. Read More
Ethical considerations around the use of artificial intelligence in health care
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into health care, it is essential for clinicians to remain vigilant regarding its ethical use. Read More
