I have several provincial licences and have worked in many provinces. I have long admired BC for its progressive steps in ensuring excellence in medical care, one of which was the College of... Read More
Letters
In her October 2022 President’s Comment,[1] Dr Ramneek Dosanjh noted, “As physicians, we are all leaders and trusted advocates for our patients and our communities. Now is the time to use this... Read More
I am writing in response to the article on privileging and credentialing through a rural lens [BCMJ 2024;66:334-339]. I am a retired rural physician, having worked in family practice in Quesnel for... Read More
The article “Cervical screening in BC—Change inspired by First Nations and Métis communities” [BCMJ 2024;66:370-374] was very informative in demonstrating that by including care, compassion, and... Read More
From community to hospital: How Burnaby is tackling the substance use and mental health crisis in BC
In 2016, the BC provincial health officer declared a public health emergency due to an increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. In response, several initiatives were created to minimize the... Read More