Background More than one in five Canadians are expected to experience heart failure during their lifetime, and an estimated 600 000 Canadians are currently living with the condition.[1,2] Through... Read More
Background Canada is currently experiencing an opioid overdose crisis that is having devastating consequences for individuals, communities, and the health care system.[1] Since British Columbia... 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
The ongoing opioid overdose epidemic in North America presents a pressing need for effective tools in managing opioid use disorder and preventing toxic opioid poisoning. In Canada, 7902 deaths in... 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