Artificial intelligence (AI) has made the leap from blue-sky theory to bedside tool, yet many of us remain unsure how to use it safely. One application gaining traction is AI scribe technology—tools... Read More
Editorials
Measles outbreaks in several countries, including Canada, have exposed the ongoing struggle physicians face with vaccine hesitancy. Measles was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998.[1] As of 23 June... Read More
In 1996, the governor general of Canada proclaimed 21 June as the official day to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage, following calls from the National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of... Read More
In today’s world, is medicine still a calling, or has it become a career? For some physicians, perhaps it is both. For others, the distinction is blurrier than ever. In the May issue of the BCMJ,... Read More
National Physicians’ Day is recognized annually on the birthday of Dr Emily Jennings (Stowe). Born 1 May 1831, Dr Stowe was a trailblazer—the first woman in Canada to openly establish a medical... Read More