Dr Chow was bestowed the chain of office and became president of Doctors of BC on 11 December 2020. He spoke with BCMJ editor Dr David Richardson that same month. You’re kind of a unicorn... Read More

Lyme disease is the most prevalent vector-borne disease in North America and Europe. It is caused by the gram-negative spirochete bacteria Borrelia spp., which are transmitted by the Ixodes spp. tick... Read More

Introduction Medical ethics Ethics describes a moral philosophy that guides a person’s actions. Health care professionals practise ethical thinking when making decisions about patient... Read More

The opioid overdose crisis continues to affect people in all parts of Canada. Between January 2016 and September 2019, Canada reported more than 14 700 deaths due to opioid-related overdose.[1] In... Read More

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, and it affects approximately 12% to 15% of couples.[1] Given that most couples achieve pregnancy within... Read More