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Clinical Articles / May 2004

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis

BY: D.B. Clement, MD, Jack Taunton, MD

The clinical syndrome of enthesopathy of the plantar fascia presents as pain on the inferior posteromedial surface of the heel, which is characterized by amplified morning discomfort usually... Read More

Clinical Articles / June 2004

Clinical decision support systems

BY: Martin Pusic, MD, Dr J. Mark Ansermino, FFA, MMed, MSc, FRCPC

A large part of any physician’s work, especially in non-procedural disciplines, involves acquiring information and then, aided by evidence and experience, making decisions for the best possible... Read More

Clinical Articles / April 2004

Sexually transmitted diseases in the pediatric patient

BY: Nita Jain, MD, FRCPC

When evaluating a child for possible sexual abuse, a clinician must always consider testing for the presence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Each situation demands an individualized approach... Read More

Clinical Articles / May 2004

Causes of death among Status Indians and other people living in the Bella Coola Valley local health area, 1987–2001

BY: Harvey Thommasen, MD, MSc, FCFP, Carol Thommasen, RN, BSN, Paul Martiquet, MD, CM, CCFP, MHSc, Andrew Jin, MD, MHSc

An estimated 2285 people live in the Bella Coola Valley, a remote coastal community in British Columbia. Approximately 46% of these are of aboriginal descent,[1-3] compared with an estimated... Read More

Clinical Articles / March 2004

View from the witness box: Testifying in court

BY: Jean Hlady, MD, FRCPC

A medical professional working in the child abuse and neglect field may be asked to appear in court as an expert witness for either the defence or the prosecution. This can be time-consuming,... 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