Opioids are indicated for the management of persistent moderate to severe pain that is severe enough to impact function and quality of life[1] and is not alleviated by non-opioid therapies. Chronic... Read More

Ancillary testing refers to nonstandard or specialized laboratory testing that is typically done outside the division, department, or institution. In the context of an autopsy, examples of... Read More

Approach to managing cancer pain Over the past 2 decades, cancer has been the leading cause of death in Canada, at just over 80 000 deaths per year in 2019.[1] Heart disease trailed by a large... Read More

Background The Fraser Health Authority is the largest and fastest growing health region in BC.[1] This rapid growth has put considerable pressure on local hospitals to deliver outpatient... Read More

Opioids are an essential component of multimodal therapy for acute and cancer pain management. Legitimate opioid prescription use in this setting is not considered to be a major contributor to... Read More