Many years ago, our hospital used to honor hospital staff (including nurses and physicians) for their length of service. Somehow, over the years, the practice continued for all hospital staff except physicians. Read More
For the BCMJ, the distinction between readership and distribution is more than a matter of semantics—it’s a reflection of our success in engaging the medical community of British Columbia. Read More
Falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults; they also cost the BC health care sector $1.1 billion in 2018. Read More
Our health care system is facing significant challenges. Emergency room closures, a physician shortage, longer-than-ever wait times for specialist care, and significant delays in cancer care are just a few of the issues patients and physicians experience daily. Read More
Physicians with a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty and family physicians with areas of expertise can bill WorkSafeBC for Expedited Comprehensive Consultations. Read More
Orthopaedic surgical wait times consistently fail to meet Canadian benchmarks. In 2021, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reported that only 65% of hip and 59% of knee replacements met wait-time standards. Read More
A systematic how-to guide to assist health care providers in leveraging social media to engage young adults. Read More
Recommendations for physician-led patient interventions and how physicians can incorporate Health at Every Size principles into clinical practice and health systems advocacy. Read More
Point-of-care ultrasound can be used where consultative diagnostic imaging is not readily available. When performed by trained personnel, it has high sensitivity and specificity comparable to that of duplex ultrasonography. Read More
Diagnosing and promptly initiating treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in the primary care setting should be the standard of care to minimize patients’ pain and suffering. Read More
Although eumycetoma is a rare infectious entity in Canada, its diagnosis should be considered in patients who have arrived from an endemic country. Read More
The use of anti-Müllerian hormone testing to measure ovarian reserve has advantages and disadvantages; therefore, it is vital to consider the clinical question being asked. Read More
The impact of the provincial privileging process and dictionaries on rural generalist practice should be thoroughly evaluated to determine whether they have improved patient care and safety. Read More
