Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), part of the early screening process for colon cancer, resumed on 15 December 2017 following a temporary suspension. Eligible patients can pick up FIT kits from any... Read More
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Creating a robust privacy management program can seem daunting, and putting such a program in place can sometimes take a back seat to providing patient care. Under current privacy legislation,... Read More
Medical errors can be costly for both patient and hospital. As defined by the Joint Commission (www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/Hot_Topics_Transitions_of_Care.pdf), in order to keep patients safe... Read More
The BCMJ is pleased to introduce our newest Editorial Board member, Dr Yvonne Sin. Dr Sin is a second-year UBC family practice resident who intends to practise full-service family... Read More
Effective 1 February 2018, physicians will receive an across-the-board increase of 0.4% to all MSP fees, as well as to service, salary, and sessional contract ranges and rates within those ranges.... Read More