Background Communication is integral to the provision of health care services. In Canada, language barriers have been shown to result in health disparities,[1,2] with a wealth of evidence... Read More
Case data In November 2015 a previously healthy 68-year-old physician vacationing in Mexico developed a generalized rash and low-grade fever and fatigue for 1 week. With the exception of bilateral... Read More
Background Ambulatory surgery for breast cancer has become commonplace, with most patients being discharged on the day of surgery.[1,2] Compared with in-patient surgery, outpatient surgery has... Read More
Case data A 6-year-old boy was referred for assessment and treatment recommendations by his school counselor because of anxiety, school difficulties, and possible attention deficit hyperactivity... Read More
Population estimates indicate there are approximately 12 000 adults with moderate and severe congenital heart disease (CHD) in British Columbia. The significant increase in patient numbers (estimated... Read More