Background Each year, more than 7300 patients are transported to hospitals by air ambulance within BC, and countless others travel privately to urban centres for outpatient care.[1] Northern BC is... Read More
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Background Experiencing homelessness can have a direct, adverse effect on an individual’s health, which can include high levels of disease, mental health issues, and substance abuse disorders.[1-4... Read More
Background Health care–related carbon emission is a significant contributor to climate change; it is estimated to constitute 4.6% of the global carbon footprint.[1] When compared with the... Read More
Background Physician burnout, a growing concern, has been defined as a work-related syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.[1] Burnout is associated with reduced... Read More
Background Canada is currently experiencing an opioid overdose crisis that is having devastating consequences for individuals, communities, and the health care system.[1] Since British Columbia... Read More