At the end of the 20th century it was thought that tuberculosis was on its way to being eradicated around the world. But the disease has come back with a vengeance: 2 million people die of TB each... Read More
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By Karen Shklanka. Coteau Books, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-55050-402-6. Paperback, 87 pages. $16.95. Dr Karen Shklanka is a Vancouver family physician, poet, and Argentine tango afficionada. She has... Read More
The Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine has named Dr Bill Mackie Community Sport Medicine Physician of the Year for 2009. Dr Mackie was praised for his contributions to sport and sport... Read More
There are many reasons for the physician shortage that now exists, and this medical human resources crisis is likely to deepen as our aging population of doctors moves into retirement. But while... Read More
A new report released in March by the BC Physician Health Program recommends better workplace arrangements for pregnant and new mother physicians. The report, Medicine and Motherhood: Can We... Read More