The term opioid crisis originally referred to the overprescription of opioids in the United States beginning in the early 1990s; however, modern usage refers to the dramatic spike of opioid overdoses... Read More
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In fall 2022, the BC Medical Journal welcomed a new member to its Editorial Board: Dr Terri Aldred, a family physician who lives on Lheidli T'enneh traditional territory (Prince George). Dr... Read More
Dr Greggain started his 1-year term as president of Doctors of BC on 1 January 2023. He spoke with BCMJ editor Dr Caitlin Dunne in December. First of all, congratulations on your role as... Read More
From the time we start our medical training to the moment we embark on our careers as physicians, we are taught about the importance of empathy in patient care. In my experience, this teaching often... Read More
Key points Current research shows that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility or increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. COVID-19 infection in pregnant women increases the risk... Read More