Letters

Thank you for your query, Dr Moore. You are correct: Form 8 is required if you suspect the worker may be disabled beyond the day of injury or if the claim is for a hernia, back condition, shoulder or... Read More

Thank you for the helpful explanations in your article “WorkSafeBC and your patients with workplace injuries: Frequently asked questions” [BCMJ 2022;64:432]. Regarding Form 8, you indicate that “... Read More

I was interested to read that the approach taken by the team at BC Children’s Hospital requires a “comprehensive psychosocial assessment of an individual before providing gender-affirming therapy” [... Read More

Erin Connors’ article about designating your life insurance beneficiary [BCMJ 2022;64:377] has solid, poignant information, recommending that you designate a beneficiary for your policy in the case... Read More

I was saddened to read of the passing of Dr Ken Turnbull. He was one of my favorite teachers, colleagues, and mentors. In 1986, when I was a resident, he was one of the ICU attending staff. He had... Read More