I read with interest Dr Pankratz’s article regarding his experience with appendicitis (Appendicitis--a bad experience. BCMJ 2009;51:26-27). Dr Pankratz’s story reminded me of the best... Read More
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In April the BCMJ hosted its second CME cruise conference on board a luxury 100-passenger ship, sailing through the beautiful Galapagos Islands. Fifty participants earned CME credits... Read More
An increasingly favorite topic being discussed in the current journals I receive is that of medical education. Its various aspects are closely appraised and, in particular, the newer methods and... Read More
Mired in all the statistics that are supposed to make patient care more scientific, a family doc wonders about the significance of his daily practice. I have been a physician for over 35 years. I... Read More
Whether the Canadian medical care system is a defining national characteristic is debatable, but one thing is sure: when planning, Canadians have a tendency to just muddle through. Unfortunately, our... Read More