Dr David Richardson joined the BCMJ Editorial Board in 2006, and became editor of the Journal in August 2008. 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
“Understand that this is not a dress rehearsal, this is it, your life. Face your fears and live your dreams.” —Jonathan Blais I wrote about Jonathan Blais, aka Blazeman, in a previous editorial [BCMJ 2009;51:421].... Read More
I’m afraid I’m not a very good Canadian. I don’t eat much back bacon, seldom wear a toque and don’t really like the way our great late novelist, Robertson Davies, writes. He uses a fifty dollar word when a five cent... Read More
““Hey Dad, how’s the new car?” “Not so good,” he replies. “There’s a red light flashing on the dashboard.” “How is it running?” I ask. “Fine. I only notice the light when I get out and lock... Read More
“Whack!” That was the sound of the sucker punch contacting my skull. Those who know me well would likely suggest more of a hollow sound. Perhaps thunk would be better. I wrote an editorial, “Pinch me,” in the... Read More
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