Dr Chapman joined the BCMJ Editorial Board in 2008. He is a full-service family physician in Langley, and a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Dr Chapman has privileges in general practice and obstetrics at Langley Memorial Hospital, and sits on the board of directors of the Langley Division of Family Practice. Dr Chapman is interested in “cradle to grave” family medicine, obstetrics, and physicians' health. His extracurricular pursuits include reading, exercising, investing, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.
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David B. Chapman, MBChB
As I put my thoughts down in writing, the seasons are changing and there is a chill in the air. Many of the physicians in our hospitals are also feeling a chill in the air with respect to our hospitals and health... Read More
I need to preface this editorial with a huge disclaimer: I am wholly unqualified to opine on the subject of mothers in medicine. Let’s see if I can write this without putting the proverbial foot in the mouth. I teach... Read More
I lied. I lied to my wife. It’s out in the open now, so I can talk about it. She celebrated a special birthday this year and, because she is the Queen of Surprise Parties, I felt the need to throw her a surprise... Read More
Growing up I remember my parents referring to the announcements section of their local newspaper as the Hatch, Match, and Dispatch. During my professional career thus far, I have thankfully seen more patients hatched... Read More
A number of events in recent months have caused me to recall the old saying, “Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be.” Perhaps more accurately, they have caused me to feel myself getting old. In this regard, the writing has... Read More
When one arrives in a new country, the learning curve is steep. Though I came from an English-speaking country, much of the language in Canada was new to me. For example, in South Africa, drivers drive on the road (... Read More
Where I grew up, Christmas falls during the height of summer. No snow, no reindeer. Not much in the way of Christmas decorations outside people’s homes. Being Jewish, the first time I saw Christmas decorations was on a... Read More
Not long ago I attended the annual medical staff dinner of our local hospital. It was open to all physicians on staff at our hospital, along with their partners. In years past these gatherings used to be quite large,... Read More
It has been a long time coming. Approximately 10 years ago, at the tender age of 35, I saw my GP for severe back and leg pain. I had been building a shed in the garden and cleaning out our backyard pond. Both of these... Read More
By Louise Jilek-Aall, MD. 2010. ISBN 978-0978404925. Paperback: 224 pages. $24.95. Available from amazon.ca. This is a very enjoyable and readable book, written and illustrated by Dr Louise Jilek-Aall, who... Read More