Letters

Physicians, as a rule, don’t bother to vote in elections for organizations that deal with the practice of medicine, so we shouldn’t complain about the results of those elections. Organizations... Read More

Inguinal and umbilical hernias are two of the most common reasons a primary care patient may need referral to a general surgeon. History and physical examination are usually sufficient to make the... Read More

The BC Medical Journal is always informative and appealing, including its January/February issue with the interesting article, “The world’s most poisonous mushroom, Amanita phalloides, is growing in... Read More

The title of a paper or a letter to the editor is important. It conveys a specific message from the author. The BCMJ follows a specific convention of titling a letter to the editor in response to a... Read More

Bedside ultrasound, a term that comes up repeatedly in medical school, is becoming increasingly valuable in almost all fields of medicine.[1] This tool is being integrated into preclinical training,... Read More