Editorials

In the first part of this two-part theme issue, we discussed the etiology, diagnosis, and nonoperative treatment of osteoarthritis (OA).  While the majority of patients, particularly those... Read More

Until recently, type 2 diabetes mellitus was almost unheard of in children, but over the past few years there has been a significant increase in incidence of this condition in children and... Read More

I recently attended a patient self-management seminar. The idea is to involve patients in their own care, thereby increasing the chance that they will actually make appropriate lifestyle changes.... Read More

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic di­sease affecting British Col­umbians. Family physicians manage patients with osteoarthritis on a daily basis using strategies that range from... Read More

It is often problematic when pa­tients request a particular medication, particularly when the clinician has reservations about the request. Examples in everyday practice include requests for sleeping... Read More