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C.P. MD
Navigating care as an MD-patient
Jack Pacey, MD, FRCSC
Re: Two-for-one health care: A Canadian compromise
Laura R. Pacione, MSc,
Pharmacological interventions for traumatic brain injury
Atypical antipsychotics, schizophrenia, and cardiovascular risk: What family physicians need to know
Amie Padilla-Thornton, MD, FRCPC
Current evaluation of breast health concerns and diagnosis of breast cancer
Eric Paetkau, MD,
Dr Walter Burtnick 1928-2005
Dr Richard Alan Churchill Swan
Bruce F. Paige, MB
Dr Kenneth Telford 1913 - 2004
Carla Pajak, MD, FRCSC
Early surgical management of acute cholecystitis: A quality improvement initiative
Jason Pal, BSc,
Toward better utilization of laboratory resources: The impact of a mandatory 4Ts pretest clinical assessment form on the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Jan Palaty, PhD
Mercury exposure in British Columbia: Do we have a problem?
Charles Paltiel, MSc
Pathology audit of 1996 and 2000 reporting for rectal cancer in BC
Ravikant S. Palur, MBBS, MS, MCh
Surgery for Parkinson's disease
Salpy Pamboukian, MD, FRCPC
The use of intravenous gamma-globulin in acute dilated cardiomyopathy
Karen Panabaker, MSc, CGC, CCGC,
Evaluation of genetic counseling for hereditary cancer by videoconference in British Columbia
Dimitra Panagiotoglou, PhD
Re: Prescription factors contributing to new long-term opioid use in BC
Constadina Panagiotopoulos, MD, FRCPC
Prescribing second-generation antipsychotic medications: Practice guidelines for general practitioners
Kostas Panagiotopoulos, MD
Unnecessary musculoskeletal MRIs
Kerri Pandachuck (NMP), MD,
Medical school distribution: The student perspective
Parmjeet Panesar, RN, BSN
Surgical Patient Optimization Collaborative: A community hospital quality improvement perspective
Ciro Panessa, RN,
Harm reduction in British Columbia
E. Pankratz, MD,
Appendicitis—a bad experience
Re: Attitude
Three good guys
O.N.M. Panton, MB
Dr Ron Calderisi 1946-2005
W.D. Panton, MD
Ageism?
Kristi Papamihali, MPH
The physician’s role in supporting people who use substances in a dual public health emergency
Anthony Papp, MD, FRCPC,
Provincial clinical practice guidelines for the management of major burn trauma
Vanessa Paquette, BScPharm, PharmD,
Re: Management of influenza with Tamiflu: Authors reply
Gurdeep Parhar, MD
Dr Gerald Kenefick, 1944–2024
Kirily Park, MD,
Re: October 2015 cover image (1)
James E Parker, MB
Dr Leslie Glass
Re: Reportable diseases in British Columbia
HIV reporting and risks
Robert Parker, MD
The importance of influenza immunizations for health-care workers
Influenza A and institutional outbreak control—Changing standards of practice
R. Quinn Parker, MD, FRCSC
Deteriorating wait times for breast cancer patients at a regional hospital in BC, 2013 versus 2023
Kevin Parkinson, MD, FRCSC
Ocular foreign body injuries
Nancy Parmar, NP
Just-in-time assistance and outreach for managing WorkSafeBC patients
Tracey Parnell, MD
Revised BC Guideline: Infectious Diarrhea
S. Partridge, MSW
Road to recovery: A strategy to meaningfully address British Columbia’s substance use system of care
Eric Pasquet, MD,
Dr Andre F. Pasquet
Michael J. Passmore, MD,
Re: Second-generation antipsychotics
Holly Pastoral
Business Pathways: Where we came from and where we are going
Sergio Pastrana
Opportunities for health system action on climate change
Anik Patel, MSc,
Mobile health: An update on BC projects that use WelTel to enhance patient care
Parin Patel, MD
Revised BC Guideline: Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) and Folate Deficiency
Jana Patenaude, BSc, MSc
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in aboriginal and nonaboriginal people living in the Bella Coola Valley
B. Paterson, PhD
Is the integration of hepatitis prevention and care services an effective strategy to combat hepatitis C?
Don Paterson, MD
Dr Frank Thornton Murdoch, 1934–2017
Erik T. Paterson, MD
Re: Interview with the president
Re: Drug review process
Proust questionnaire: Erik T. Paterson, MD
Re: Mercury and differential fees
David M. Patrick, MD, FRCPC, MHSc
How British Columbia physicians can address antibiotic resistance
Re: Unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing. Authors reply
Why BC is moving from four to three doses of conjugate pneumococcal vaccine for infant immunization
Establishing a link between antibiotics and asthma in early life
Management of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in primary care
BC physicians reduce unnecessary antibiotic use—and costs
New cases of meningococcal group C infections in gay men in BC
Zika virus: A summary
Bugs & Drugs Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy now free online for BC and Alberta prescribers
Antibiotic resistance: A global threat to public health
Re: BC physicians reduce unnecessary antibiotic use—and costs. Authors reply
Progress and next steps in preserving the value of antibiotic therapy
Update on antibiotic resistance in British Columbia
Regional variations in antibiotic consumption in BC
Trends in incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease following introduction of the universal infant immunization program in BC
Are antibiotic courses for common infections simply too long?
Antibiotic use among children in British Columbia
Beta-lactam allergy: Benefits of de-labeling can be achieved safely
A community program for wise use of antibiotics
A new Borrelia species discovered in BC ticks
Can we stop the emergence of antibiotic resistance?
Diagnostic testing for Lyme disease: Beware of false positives
Tick-borne relapsing fever in British Columbia: A 10-year review (2006–2015)
Bugs and Drugs Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy: Order now
Your irresistible personal portrait: A way to reduce antibiotic resistance?
Swine-origin influenza virus: What the clinician needs to know
David Patrick, MD, FRCPC, MHSc
COVID-19 therapies for mild to moderately ill patients
British Columbia’s COVID-19 experience
Physicians are key to reducing unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing
Use of disease dynamic modeling to inform the COVID-19 response in BC
Proust questionnaire: David Patrick, MD
Sean Patrick, MD
Assessing the need for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) for management of noncompressible hemorrhage at a Canadian urban trauma centre
Bruce Patterson, MD
Dr John Whelan, 1943–2024
Ted Patterson,
Re: Changes to medical staff privileging in British Columbia
Breay Paty, MD, FRCPC
Challenges to managing type 2 diabetes in British Columbia: Discordant guidelines and limited treatment options
Clifford Pau, DMD, MSc
Re: Unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing. Authors reply
Physicians are key to reducing unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing
Henry Pauls, MD,
Dr John W. Dueck
Dr Albert Henry Phelps
Dr Andrew (Drew) Bryson Young
Dr David Klassen 1925–2008
Bal Pawa, MD,
BC’s new trans fat regulation
Nutrition counseling strategies and resources for overweight and obese 2- to 5-year-olds
Samantha Pawer, BSc
Self-poisoning among British Columbian children and youth: Demographic and geographic characteristics
J. Pawlovich, MD
Real-Time Virtual Support quick-reply pathways
The role of telehealth in improving continuity of care: The Carrier Sekani Family Services primary care model
Special report: Rural echocardiography in northern BC: What’s next?
A farm boy and medicine: A tribute to Dr John Pawlovich Sr.
Monika Pawlowska, MD
Preconception management of diabetes
Jonathan Pearce, MD, CCFP(PC)
Communication in life-limiting illness: A practical guide for physicians
Mark Pearce, MD,
Atypical antipsychotics, schizophrenia, and cardiovascular risk: What family physicians need to know
Amy Pearn, MGenCoun, CCGC,
Evaluation of genetic counseling for hereditary cancer by videoconference in British Columbia
David Pearson, MD
Ulcerative colitis practice pearls
Shaun Peck, MB, BCHIR, FRCPC
Healthy drinking water in British Columbia: A physician's update
Ann Pederson, PhD
The changing epidemiology of syphilis in BC
Supporting the stillbirth journey at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
Syphilis outbreak in BC: Changes to syphilis screening in pregnancy
Murray Peglar
Dr Murray Allen Peglar, 1941–2018
Chelsea A. Pelletier, PhD
Building awareness of barriers to exercise in rural and remote areas
Kim Pelletier, CEBS,
Canada’s aging population and economic environment: Impacts on insurance
David M. Pelz, MD,
Re: CAS
Yuan Wei Peng, BSc
Reopening schools safely during the pandemic
Caroline Penn, MD
Hepatitis post travel?
Jocelyn Penner
Dr Lee Penner, 1943–2016
Siobhan Perkins, BMBS
BC Society of Allergy and Immunology statement on the climate crisis
Barbara Perler
Dr Zelick Perler, 1935–2017
Shelley Perlman, MD, CCFP, FRCPC,
Sleep apnea and workplace safety
Vanessa Perrodou, RD
New BC Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines
Frances Perry, BSc
Vancouver Medical Staff Hall of Honour 2019 inductees
John W. Perry, MD, and family
Dr Kathleen Vaughan Perry, 1939–2021
Thomas L. Perry Jr., MD
Accounting for serious adverse events
The value of independent drug assessment
Lana Petersen, RN
Improved patient care and cost savings after rapid access to endoscopy initiated at a community hospital
Emily Peterson, MPH
Promoting active commuting in British Columbia
Responding to climate change in BC: What can physicians do?
Sandra Peterson, MSc
Re: Prescription factors contributing to new long-term opioid use in BC
Mel Petreman, MD,
From the archive: Experience with computers in a small office
Martin Petric, PhD, FCCM
Pandemic influenza: Postpandemic laboratory analysis
Norovirus (also known as Norwalk-like virus) in British Columbia
Herpes zoster eruption associated with vaccine-strain varicella-zoster virus: A case report
Pandemic influenza: Laboratory diagnosis
Jim Petzold, MD
The Dawson City cabin
Reflections of a rural family doctor
J.A. Pewarchuk, MD, FRCPC
Case review of medically assisted deaths on Vancouver Island
Michael E. Pezim, MD, FRCSC, FACS,
CT colonography: A new technique for colorectal cancer screening
Carol Pfefferkorn, MD,
Hospitalist vs family physician
Thuy-Nga (Tia) Pham, MD, CCFP, FCFP, MSc
Moving the dial on team-based care in British Columbia
P. Terry Phang, MD
Pathology audit of 1996 and 2000 reporting for rectal cancer in BC
Preoperative rectal cancer imaging
Rectal cancer management in BC—Part 2 (Guest editorial)
Practice patterns and appropriateness of rectal cancer management in British Columbia
Rectal cancer management in BC—Part 1
Surgery for colorectal cancer: Current trends
Revisiting rectal cancer management in British Columbia
Proposal to improve rectal cancer outcomes in BC
E. Pharo, BSc
A case of cutaneous myiasis in British Columbia
A. Phillip
Effectiveness and accessibility of virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills Group medical visits during COVID-19
Brian Phillips,
A new radon guideline for dwellings in Canada--How would this affect BC?
Jennifer Phillips, CCFP
Climate resilience 101: Preparing for a changing climate
Jennifer M. Phillips, CCFP
Is food insecurity the issue, or is it discrimination?
Kate Phillips, MD
Serum albumin: New thoughts on an old treatment
Norman Phillips MSc
Information for physicians discussing breast cancer screening with patients
Re: Discussing breast cancer screening with patients. The authors respond
Computer simulation of the effect of different colorectal cancer screening strategies for British Columbia
Peter Phillips, MD,
Cryptococcus gattii in BC: Update on an emerging disease
Shelly Phillips, MA,
Early recognition of infant mental health concerns
David Pi, MBBC, MBA
Toward better utilization of laboratory resources: The impact of a mandatory 4Ts pretest clinical assessment form on the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Heritable thrombophilia testing in British Columbia: A report on practice patterns and prevalence
The clinical and diagnostic pathway for adults with acute leukemia in BC
Kelly Picard, RD, PhD
Managing hyperkalemia in the outpatient setting
Tom Pickles, MD, FRCPC
BC Cancer Agency prostate brachytherapy experience: Indications, procedure, and outcomes
Surgical orchiectomy: Time to revisit
K. Pielak, RN, MSN
New cases of meningococcal group C infections in gay men in BC
New vaccine programs to improve child health
New immunization programs in 2004 and 2005
Richard Pierzchajlo, MD,
Re: GI endoscopy
Ian Pike, PhD
Regional patterns in young driver and motorcyclist collision deaths in British Columbia, 2004 to 2012
Self-poisoning among British Columbian children and youth: Demographic and geographic characteristics
The economic burden of injuries in British Columbia: Applying evidence to practice
Serious injuries happen to other people
Patterns in poisoning hospitalizations and deaths in British Columbia, 2008 to 2013
Jeffrey M. Pike, MD, MPH, FRCSC
Soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities: How to stay out of trouble
Diagnoses and imaging utilization for common shoulder disorders by referring physicians in British Columbia
Linda Pillsworth, Btech, CPHI(C)
Access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities and beyond
Simon Pimstone, MD, PhD, FRCPC
SAVE BC: The Study to Avoid cardiovascular Events in British Columbia: A Longitudinal Study of Families with Very Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in British Columbia
Andrew Pinfold, MHA
Physician burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recognizing medical and surgical residents and fellows as valued health care professionals
Dianne Pink
Dr John (Jack) Henry Baldwin
Susan Pinkney, MA
The Live 5-2-1-0 Toolkit for family physicians: Mixed methods evaluation of a resource to facilitate health promotion in a primary care setting
Joe Pinto,
The effect of new legislation on work-related mental disorders
Susan Pinton,
Signs of Stroke materials available for physicians
Jorge L. Pinzon, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, FSAM
Medical complications in children and adolescents affected by eating disorders
Beverley Pitman, PhD
Hanging up the keys: Planning for driving cessation and the shift to local transportation services
Sian Pitman,
Dr Richard George Pitman, 1921–2015
Janet Pitts, BA, CHRA(C)
Practice patterns and appropriateness of rectal cancer management in British Columbia
Andre C. Piver, MD, FCFP
Closure of the College Library
EHRs and burnout (a.k.a. early retirement)
Interactions between primary care management systems, IT, and patient care
Dealing with wounded minds
Francesca Plaster,
There are currently no articles by this author.
Derek Plausinis, MASC, MD, FRCSC
What are the options for shoulder replacement today?
Alyson Plecash, MD
Cod intake masquerading as arsenic toxicity
Katherine Plewes, MSc, MD, DTMH, DPhil, FRCPC
Travel-acquired infections and illnesses in British Columbians: Surveillance report from CanTravNet surveillance data, 2009–2018
Laurel Plewes, MSN, RN, CNS
Pacemaker and defibrillator management in medical assistance in dying: Review for the primary care provider
A.J. Pollard MBBS, MRCPCH, PhD, DIC
Meningococcal disease in British Columbia
Katina Pollard, LPN
Cervical screening in BC—Change inspired by First Nations and Métis communities
Neil Pollock, MD,
Teaching a technique to improve health in Haiti
Sue L. Pollock, MD, FRCPC,
Why you should get to know your local veterinarian
Peter J. Pommerville, MD, FRCSC,
Prostate cancer screening practices and attitudes among primary care physicians in Victoria, British Columbia
Gerard Ponsford, MBBS,
Dr John Sanderson Smith, 1936–2013
Re: Brace no more
Two swindles
Alison Pontifex, MD,
Dr Alexander Hugh Pontifex, 1927–2013
Marisa Ponzo, MD-PhD, FRCPC
HLA-B*58:01 screening prior to the prescription of allopurinol
Gary D. Poole, PhD,
Resident work hours: Examining attitudes toward work-hour limits in general surgery, orthopaedics, and internal medicine
Barbara Poole Lane, MPA
The utilization and impact of core needle biopsy diagnosis on breast cancer outcomes in British Columbia
Re: Breast cancer screening and diagnosis - Authors respond
Breast cancer screening and diagnosis in British Columbia
Proposal to improve rectal cancer outcomes in BC
The top issues patients mention when family physicians recommend screening mammography
Re: Breast cancer—Authors respond
Meeting the information needs of family physicians in the complex world of cancer control
Zafrina Poonja, MD, FRCPC
Physician burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic
Lorne David Porayko, MD, FRCPC, CIM
Dr Orest Ivan Porayko, 1938–2022
Code green: Building financial independence
Cheryl Portigal-Todd, MSc, CGC, CCGC,
Evaluation of genetic counseling for hereditary cancer by videoconference in British Columbia
Alex Porzecanski, MD
Re: Immigration medicals: What's the point?
Physician supply
Re: The hospitalist program
Ana Porzecanski, MD,
Re: Unprofessional professionals
Jayne Postuk, LLB, DTh
Dr Peter Postuk, 1926–2016
Rick Potter-Cogan, CCFP
Re: The OurCare Standard
Re: Measuring and improving quality of care in family practice
Will family medicine survive?
Re: Are vitamins a complete waste of money?
Toolkit and PSP waste, complex care kudos
R. Kirk Poulos, MD
Optimizing chronic kidney disease care: The primary-specialty care interface
Brian S. Pound, MBBS, LRCP, MRCS, LMCC
Re: On the nature of being a professional
Anne Pousette, MD, MPH
Re-embracing physical activity after COVID-19: What is the physician’s role?
Re: Re-embracing physical activity after COVID-19. Author replies
Aven Poynter, MD, FRCPC
Screen time: A call for action
Transitioning patients from community pediatricians to adult care
School avoidance: Improving child and youth mental health care
It’s time to catch up on routine immunizations
Doug Pratt-Johnson,
Dr John Ashburnham Pratt-Johnson, 1929–2015
R.M. Preshaw, MD
(Another) modest proposal
Dr Preshaw responds
Re: colorectal cancer screening
Re: Spinal manipulation in low back pain
Competing interests
Elissa Press, BA
Re: Anal cancer
Anal cancer and human papillomavirus in HIV-positive men who have sex with men: A case report and review of the literature
Natasha Press, MD, FRCPC
Re: Anal cancer
Sexually transmitted infections in British Columbia: An update
Anal cancer and human papillomavirus in HIV-positive men who have sex with men: A case report and review of the literature
Nicole Prestley
Health outcomes of patients in the Complex Chronic Diseases Program
Emma Preston, MD, PhD
A pilot study of telephone-based interpretation in family physician offices in British Columbia
George E. Price, MD
Re: Learning and teaching med
Re: Lyme disease in BC
Morgan Price, MD, PhD, CCFP,
Patient attachment: Identifying methods for improvement in the Cowichan Valley
R. Connop Price
Real-Time Virtual Support quick-reply pathways
Sheila Pride, MD,
Dr Basil Ho Yuen
Michael Priest, MD
Good hospital
Volunteers please
Gerrard Prigmore, MBChB
Medical students in your office: Common myths addressed
Amanda Prince Lea, MPH
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Vancouver’s inner city
Jerilynn C. Prior, MD, FRCPC
Clearing confusion about perimenopause
More confusion about perimenopause—author responds
Sheila Pritchard, FRCPC,
The need for long-term follow-up of childhood cancer survivors in British Columbia
Lily Proctor, MD, MPH, FRCSC
Implementation of human papillomavirus primary screening for cervical cancer in BC
Ric M. Procyshyn, PharmD, PhD,
Delirium after cardiac surgery: A retrospective case-control study of incidence and risk factors in a Canadian sample
Prescribing second-generation antipsychotic medications: Practice guidelines for general practitioners
Mary Margaret Proudfoot, BN, MSc,
Vaccine timing and postimmunization serology of infants in British Columbia who received hepatitis B vaccine at less than 7 days
Francois Proulx, MD, FRCPC
"Conversation" yields consensus
Autism: Current practices and controversies
Andrew Provan,
A critique of problem-based learning at the University of British Columbia
Natalie Prystajecky, PhD, SCCM
Pathogen genomics in the post-COVID-19 era
Emergence of norovirus strain GII.4 Sydney (2012) in BC
Pandemic influenza: Postpandemic laboratory analysis
Respiratory virus surveillance after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Norovirus infections in health care settings
BC oysters and norovirus: Hundreds of cases in months with an “r”
Morris Pudek, PhD, FCACB
When vitamin supplementation leads to harm: The growing popularity of biotin and its impact on laboratory testing
Toxic lead exposure via an unusual source: New BC reporting regulations may prevent similar cases
When MDs treat other MDs: Sometimes less is more
Ron Puhky, MD,
Revisited: Snake oil
Nitasha Puri, MD, CCFP(AM), dipl.ABAM
Possible hydromorphone-induced neurotoxicity in patients undergoing buprenorphine induction for opioid use disorder
Jeff Purkis, MD
Dr Robert “Bob” Purkis, 1925–2018
Please fix walk-in problem
Roger Purnell, MBChB, FRCSC
Re: Delay in diagnosis and management of adolescent ACL injuries
Re: Unnecessary musculoskeletal MRIs (2)
PROMs: The patient is the biggest variable
Elizabeth Purssell, MD, MSc
Assessing the need for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) for management of noncompressible hemorrhage at a Canadian urban trauma centre
Roy Purssell, MD, FRCPC
Chronic digoxin toxicity in elderly British Columbians
Emerg. departments: Considered a safe haven from prosecution for impaired drivers involved in fatal or personal injury crashes?
The dangers of driving and talking on the cellphone
Self-poisoning among British Columbian children and youth: Demographic and geographic characteristics
Canadian physicians support mandatory alcohol screening
Deaths from PMMA-contaminated ecstasy: A coordinated multi-agency public health response
Electronic cigarettes: Do we know the benefits vs the risks?
Alcohol-related traffic fatalities declining
Agranulocytosis (neutropenia) associated with levamisole in cocaine in British Columbia
Random breath testing: A needed and effective measure to prevent impaired driving fatalities
Injured and drunk in the emergency department
Potent sedatives in opioids in BC: Implications for resuscitation, and benzodiazepine and etizolam withdrawal
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with ultrapotent opioid overdoses
Patterns in poisoning hospitalizations and deaths in British Columbia, 2008 to 2013
BC Coroners Service: Emergency medicine recommendation
Increasing access to naloxone in BC to reduce opioid overdose deaths
Jacqueline S. Purtzki, MD
Assessing patient satisfaction in the BC Children’s Hospital Spinal Cord Clinic
Manfred Purtzki,
Why you should reconsider incorporation
Sherrill Purves, MD
Dr G. Barrie Purves, 1942–2016
Dale Purych, MD, CCFP, FRCPC
Antibiotic resistance: A global threat to public health
How British Columbia physicians can address antibiotic resistance
Detection of pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis by molecular testing
Update on antibiotic resistance in British Columbia
Martin Pusic, MD
Clinical decision support systems
Sara Pyke, MScN
Cervical screening in BC—Change inspired by First Nations and Métis communities