Abortion has been legal, safe, and common in Canada since 1969. Since Canada became one of the first countries to completely decriminalize abortion in 1988, abortion has been regulated as a normal... Read More
Background Experiencing homelessness can have a direct, adverse effect on an individual’s health, which can include high levels of disease, mental health issues, and substance abuse disorders.[1-4... Read More
Modern medical education has a strong infatuation with the concept of resilience. It is the quality du jour, evidenced by resilience modules, chipper speeches on building resilience, and even... Read More
The burden of disease related to mental health disorders has increased in Canada, especially during periods of transition.[1] Most recently, the importance of mental health has come to the forefront... Read More
BC Cancer Lung Screening Program: Insights on a risk model–based approach for primary care providers
Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and worldwide.[1] In British Columbia, an average of seven people die of lung cancer every day; in... Read More