In urban settings, the scope of practice for family physicians is often narrowed, with most solely managing clinic patients.[1] Rural family physicians may face more varied challenges. Due to a lack... Read More
Letters
Rural BC emergency departments are often unequipped to treat a variety of emergencies, including major trauma, surgical emergencies, severe burns, complicated obstetric cases, neurological... Read More
The e-book Am I Ableist? Disability Awareness in Healthcare[1] was written by medical students from Dalhousie University, in collaboration with disability advocates, researchers, and people with... Read More
Thiamine supplementation is a recommended best practice in alcohol withdrawal management, outpatient care, and harm reduction for people who are diagnosed with severe alcohol use disorder, a... Read More
Your list of recently deceased physicians in the May 2024 issue [BCMJ 2024;66:135-136] includes Dr Ralph Marenus Christensen. I did not know Dr Christensen personally, but he was part of an event... Read More