The term opioid crisis originally referred to the overprescription of opioids in the United States beginning in the early 1990s; however, modern usage refers to the dramatic spike of opioid overdoses... Read More

Positionality statement During my first year of medical school at the University of British Columbia, an Indigenous youth went missing on the streets of Amiskwaciy Waskahikan (Edmonton). As a... Read More

Psychosis can manifest with what are classified as positive symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thought or behavior, and negative symptoms, such as avolition, apathy,... Read More

Background Physician burnout, a growing concern, has been defined as a work-related syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.[1] Burnout is associated with reduced... Read More

In fall 2022, the BC Medical Journal welcomed a new member to its Editorial Board: Dr Terri Aldred, a family physician who lives on Lheidli T'enneh traditional territory (Prince George). Dr... Read More