We read with interest the article by Dr McGowan and Ms Nightingale on hospitalists (BCMJ 2003;45[8]:391-394), which examined differences in patient care outcomes between hospitalists and family... Read More
Letters
Of course red wine is good for you. Dr Wilson quite properly points out there is scientific basis for this in his editorial “Red wine no paradox” (BCMJ 2003;45[9]:430). As well as the antioxidant... Read More
In a recent editorial piece (BCMJ 2003;45[9]:427) Dr Brian Day suggests that competition among hospitals is what is needed to improve health care delivery in Canada. I’m sure that hospitals in BC... Read More
When I moved to BC from Ontario I was surprised and dismayed to learn that it was not possible to become a member of the BCMA without also becoming a member of the CMA. I find this to be a highly... Read More
I am writing regarding the article “The hospitalist program: A new specialty on the horizon in acute care medicine,” BCMJ 2003;45(8):391-394. It occurs to me that the hospitalist program is... Read More