Children and youth with mental health issues are increasingly being seen by GPs, pediatricians, ER physicians, and general psychiatrists, but many BC physicians feel they lack sufficient training and... Read More
Shared Care Committee
The journey from adolescence to adulthood can be a stressful time for young adults as they assume the responsibilities of life traditionally taken care of by their parents. For young adults with... Read More
Polypharmacy is frequently in the news as concern continues to grow about the risks of taking multiple medications, especially for our elderly and frail elderly populations. Studies show that taking... Read More
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accounts for the highest rate of hospital admission among major chronic illnesses in Canada. Patients with this debilitating, progressive lung disease... Read More
Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACE) is a telephone hotline that provides family physicians in the Vancouver Coastal Health region with timely access to specialist consultation. RACE enables... Read More