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Clinical Articles / May 2005

The relationship between physician visits and some quality of life indicators

BY: Harvey Thommasen, MD, MSc, FCFP, Karen Kelly, BScN, PhD, William Zhang, MSc, MA, Sam Sheps, MD

Background A common theme emerging from the many discussions, commissions, and inquiries about Canada’s health care system is that “better management is required, not more money.” Health care... Read More

Clinical Articles / April 2005

The use of antidepressants in pregnancy and lactation

BY: Shaila Misri, MD, FRCPC, Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc, Lisa Milis, BA, DipStats

Despite the high prevalence and negative consequences associated with depression and anxiety disorders during pregnancy, information to guide women and their physicians about treatment options is... Read More

Clinical Articles / April 2005

The use of psychotropic medications in pregnancy and lactation

BY: Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc, Kristin Sivertz, MD, FRCPC

When considering a treatment plan for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman with a psychiatric disorder, the risks to the mother and the fetus or newborn from both the illness and the treatments must be... Read More

Clinical Articles / March 2005

TIAs and the prevention of stroke

BY: Ian L. Mitchell, MD, FRCP, Philip Teal, MD, FRCPC

In this new column we will share clinical pearls from practising physicians, then follow them with a commentary by a local expert. —ED     In my view a transient ischemic... Read More

Clinical Articles / April 2005

Nonpharmacological treatments during pregnancy and the postpartum period

BY: Maria Corral, MD, FRCPC, Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc, Annie J. Kuan, BA

When managing pregnant and postpartum women with mild or moderate symptoms of psychiatric disorders, clinicians should consider using nonpharmacological treatments first. When managing women with... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959