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
I sprang into action when the loud voice reverberated through the hospital corridors. Grabbing my white coat I sprinted down the hall, stethoscope trailing in my jet stream, startled visitors and knowing staff scattered... Read More
A few months ago I began to receive e-mails from Fraser Health concerning discharge summaries. Previously, entering a patient’s details about his or her hospital stay by hand on the form provided had been acceptable.... Read More
I am now brace-free, for which I would like to thank my neurosurgeon. I don’t want to embarrass him, so will affectionately reference his rap name, M Squared. I have learned many things from my bracing experience—some... Read More
What can I do for you, Bob?” “Doc, I need a note saying I can’t work due to the pain from my accident. I sit at a desk and my neck starts to tighten after a while. Hey, Doc, why are you wearing that neck brace?”... Read More
Practising physicians realize more than most that people’s lives can change in an instant. Accidents happen all the time to your patients—you just don’t expect them to happen to you. I remember the car hitting me but... Read More
"And what do you do?" I dread being asked this question because my answer is often followed by the enquirer listing all of his or her recent symptoms in painstaking detail. However, because my mother taught me not to... Read More
"Anything else I can do for you, Bob?" "Yeah doc, the pharmacist said you can get my medications paid for." "But Bob, you don't qualify for Special Authority coverage." "What do you mean, doc? My pharmacist... Read More
“Hey Bob, what can I do for you?" “Doc, I’m afraid I’m gibbled.” This response got me thinking nostalgically about words and phrases from my youth and about how everything changes, including language. Those of us... Read More
This time of year many patients bring me the disability tax credit form to fill out. Advised by their helpful accountant, they are sure they qualify for preferential treatment due to their chronic hangnail or halitosis... Read More
As you go about your daily routines many of you are, sadly, unaware of your recent missed opportunity. I am writing this editorial while lying in bed looking out at the beautiful grounds of the Intercontinental Resort... Read More