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Chris Rumball, MD
We owe almost all of our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those that have differed. —Charles Colton, 1825 Following a substantive review by the Doctors of BC’s Governance Committee,... Read More
Most of us have been licensed to drive a motor vehicle all of our adult lives and we depend on this privilege, but when age-related health issues or disabilities arise, we may be required to give up our driving licence... Read More
RoadSafetyBC is responsible for assessing and determining driver medical fitness to ensure the safety of all road users. Through the Driver Medical Fitness Program, RoadSafetyBC ensures drivers are provided the maximum... Read More
I thank Ms Lake for her comment and interest in this subject. She is quite correct in saying that the 2015 data on drug-impaired driving in Colorado showed a decline in the number of traffic fatalities where marijuana... Read More
“If there is a medical doctor onboard, would they please make themselves known to the flight attendant?” Many of us have heard this announcement and may have been tempted to sink into our seat, hoping to see a... Read More
After alcohol, marijuana is the most frequently detected drug in crash-involved drivers. The Canadian government has indicated its intention to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2017, and while many Canadians... Read More