Bravo, Dr Chow! I’m retired from practice now after 50 years as a GP/FP and found your article in the April issue to be a breath of fresh air [BCMJ 2021;63:105]. The profession is facing decreasing... Read More
Letters
I appreciate Dr Sin’s call to action in her April editorial [BCMJ 2021;63:101]: “Ultimately, the question we should each be asking ourselves is not whether a gender pay gap exists in medicine, but... Read More
Thank you, Dr Sin, for your April editorial on this important topic [BCMJ 2021;63:101]. Studies show that women also have increased rates of burnout compared with male colleagues. The pandemic has... Read More
I really appreciated Dr Walton’s germane reflection on the role the physical examination seems to play in patient assessment these days [BCMJ 2021;63:102]. I’m one of those Neanderthal retired family... Read More
Yesterday we were in need of a professional gas fitter to make a house call to fix a problem with a gas line in our home. It was a simple problem for him, requiring about 10 minutes. His fee was $156... Read More