Throughout medical school we are emboldened by the idea that, as physicians, we will have the ability to make an incredible difference in the lives of our patients and in the broader community.... Read More
Background McGrail and colleagues[1] have written recently that routine measurement of patient-reported outcomes should be instituted in Canadian health care. Although numerous studies have... Read More
Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), previously known as neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and Devic disease, is a rare neuroinflammatory disease of the central nervous system.[... Read More
The practice of general surgery has traditionally been a hospital-based specialty and requires hospital resources. In BC 65% of hospitals have an immediate need to recruit general surgeons but are... Read More
Background Traffic fatalities are catastrophic and heartbreaking to families and communities. The World Health Organization recognizes the serious burden of motor vehicle collisions on public health... Read More