Dr David Richardson joined the BCMJ Editorial Board in 2006, and was editor of the journal from August 2008 to May 2022. Dr Richardson has been a general practitioner in Langley since 1992 and is on active staff at Langley Hospital. His extracurricular activities include soccer, mountain biking, and competing as a triathlete.
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David R. Richardson, MD
As physicians we see humanity at its greatest and, I had thought until recently, at its lowest. However, after a holiday that included numerous airplane trips I’ve changed my mind. People are at their worst, without a... Read More
“Every morning, I thank God I am alive and I thank God I have a job.” I was recently on a cruise floating down the beautiful Rhine River when I heard these words. The staff aboard were mostly from eastern European... Read More
Due to the structural integrity of our Cheez Whiz-reinforced DNA, the baby boomer generation is going to last for a while, creating a problem. As this huge demographic wave hits retirement, our medical system is going... Read More
We live in a time of fabulous excess. I can go to my local supermarket and purchase almost any product imaginable. This abundance of available produce continues to amaze me. I can buy strawberries, grapes, avocados... Read More
Privilege is defined as a right or benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the advantages of most, which is often a source of pleasure to that individual. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about hospital privileges.... Read More
We could always cut off Bobby’s arm.” This was one of the suggestions for how my friends and I, 10 years old, could fund our new tree fort. Bobby’s mom had purchased the insurance sold through elementary schools. You... Read More
I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when the earnest reporter called. With all the attention our revised and updated web site had been garnering it made sense that the Globe and Mail would want to run an article.[1... Read More
Do you think it’s normal for your dentist to check your prostate?” I ask the new hygienist. “Because Dr Plaque checks mine every time I come in.” At this point, somewhat alarmed, the hygienist glances at the last entry... Read More
I recently attended a patient self-management seminar. The idea is to involve patients in their own care, thereby increasing the chance that they will actually make appropriate lifestyle changes. After completing the... Read More
I’m not a fan of cancer (or the Canucks either if I think about it). However, both of these have a way of affecting my life. The Canucks I can’t do anything about (can anyone?) but I chose the Ride to Conquer Cancer as... Read More