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
I want to thank Ms Vance for taking the time to respond to my editorial regarding the BC Pharmacy Association’s proposals to government. We both agree that all health care professionals need to do their part in... Read More
While on recent vacation in Sedona, Arizona, I decided to perform a science experiment involving momentum, a middle-aged man, a mountain bike, and a tree. As a disclaimer—no bikes or trees were harmed during this... Read More
Doc, I am a little worried about my MCHC,” was how my patient started his office visit. As I am a trained professional I took this in calmly and answered, “What?” “Remember, I was tired so you sent me for some blood... Read More
“Pharmacists pitch cure for ailing health care budgets,” read the front page headline of our local daily newspaper. The article that followed summarized the BC Pharmacy Association’s (BCPA’s) proposal to government on “... Read More
On 22 February the government of BC and the BCMA announced that they are partnering to improve primary care in our province through a joint program called “A GP for Me.” After pilot projects in a few communities the... Read More
I guess this isn’t an unusual request from a stranger. However, I don’t smoke and have been told I am healthy-looking (liars). Also, when I was asked this question I was walking toward the physicians’ entrance at my... Read More
One summer I worked in a pet food plant operating a meat grinder. This machine took 600 pounds of frozen meat and spit it out in little cubes. I still have nightmares about being inside cleaning the beast when someone... Read More
A highway of paper crosses the desks of all physicians on a daily basis, but I recently received a document from my health authority (HA) that stood out. Perhaps you’ve received something similar—if so, I would... Read More
Would you like fries with that?” It’s hard to ignore the voice inside my head. I filter about 99% of what it says (which I am sure is surprising to those who know me well), but sometimes things slip out. By the way,... Read More
"I’m like a horse that smells the barn,” was the response I got to the quizzical stare I directed at my new running partner. He had just done a reasonable Usain Bolt impression after struggling for most of our lunch-... Read More