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Clinical Articles / December 2017

Part 2: Working together for change: The future of BC’s health is in our hands

BY: Michael Bidu, MBA

I never thought I would be in the business of making other people’s health better. But that changed when I met Dr Eric Topol,[1] a cardiologist, geneticist, and digital health researcher at the... Read More

Clinical Articles / December 2017

Part 2: Me to we: Introducing collaborative elements in the electronic record

BY: Damon Ramsey, MD, Puneet Seth, MD

For better or for worse, electronic records have solidified their place in the doctor’s office since efforts starting in the 1960s led to widespread adoption across North America.[1] While the terms... Read More

Clinical Articles / December 2017

Part 2: Health apps, wearables, and sensors: The advancing frontier of digital health

BY: Kendall Ho, MD, FRCPC, Christopher Yao, MSc, Helen Novak Lauscher, PhD

With the increasing proliferation and sophistication of mobile phones, wearable devices such as smart watches, and sensors that can measure and gather a variety of data, public interest is growing in... Read More

MDs To Be / October 2017

A message to leave behind

BY: Katarina Wind, BSc (Hons)

When I arrived at the hospice around 10 a.m., “Please pass me a beer” was the first thing Lucio said. That wasn’t how I was expecting to begin the conversation about the Making a Legacy project, but... Read More

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Clinical Articles / October 2017

Current therapy for primary varicose veins

BY: Jerry C. Chen, MD, FRCSC

Patients with varicose veins (VV) have serpiginous or worm-like raised superficial veins in a lower extremity [Figure 1]. Indications for treatment include leg pain, persistent edema, skin damage... 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