Heart transplantation is the definitive management for select patients with end-stage heart failure in BC. Due to an ongoing organ donor shortage, organs are sometimes allocated from distant locales... Read More
Letters
In his letter, Dr Sehmer disputes our assertions regarding the limited treatment options for diabetes in BC, yet he cites epidemiological data on incidence rates, obesity, and physical activity, none... Read More
Dr Ur, in his editorial for the November 2018 diabetes theme issue [BCMJ 2018;60:436-438], suggests we are grossly undertreating diabetes in BC, and that British Columbians deserve better.... Read More
Dr Cadesky wrote a powerful editorial on the importance of stories in patient education [BCMJ 2018;60:343]. While I wholeheartedly agree on the effectiveness of using personal narrative to drive... Read More
I recently came across a report while on a public health elective in my fourth year of medical school. Admittedly, I am new to medicine, but I was truly shocked by the data presented by the Office of... Read More