By the time this April issue is published, the February BCMJ cruise-and-learn to the Baja peninsula will be long past. Unfortunately, the vestiges of extra pounds put on while enjoying the... Read More
Editorials
I need to preface this editorial with a huge disclaimer: I am wholly unqualified to opine on the subject of mothers in medicine. Let’s see if I can write this without putting the proverbial foot in... Read More
Dr Roger Y. Wong The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is not a novel concept and its value has been well documented in the medical literature.[1,2] Proven benefits for patients include... Read More
Question: How long does it take to change a flat tire? Answer: Apparently, 7½ hours. After doing hospital rounds over Christmas I decided to go on a little trip to San Diego to try to get some... Read More
“So, Bob, did you receive your flu shot yet?” “Doc, I don’t want one because last year that shot gave me the flu.” “What do you mean?” “Well, 2 days after my visit I came down with a runny nose... Read More