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Eric M. Yoshida, OBC, MD, MHSc, FRCPC
Background Physician burnout, a growing concern, has been defined as a work-related syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.[1] Burnout is associated with reduced quality of care and... Read More
It is becoming increasingly clear that our future health, as well as the health of future generations, is linked to global planetary health, including the preservation of the natural environment, appropriate use of... Read More
Dr Victoria Bernstein, Dr Anthony W. Chow, Dr Allan D. McKenzie, Dr Frank P. Patterson, and Dr Gordon L. Phillips Five doctors, all pioneers in their specialties, have been inducted... Read More
The year 2020 was fraught with tragic events that brought social injustices into the spotlight worldwide. Following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, directly due to the actions of local police, and what... Read More
The second-annual induction ceremony of the Vancouver Medical Staff Hall of Honour was held on 31 January 2019 at Vancouver General Hospital. The ceremony was well attended by the inductees’ families, friends, and... Read More
Worldwide, hepatitis C is a major public health concern, with an estimated 71 million people being chronically infected with the virus (www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-c). Individuals with untreated... Read More
The Vancouver Medical Staff Hall of Honour of Vancouver Coastal Health was created, with the approval of the hospital administration, to commemorate both the 110th anniversary of the Vancouver General Hospital (2016),... Read More
As a father whose son once played hockey, and as a lifelong follower of the game, the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team filled me, along with most Canadians, with a deep sense of sadness... Read More
Prior to January 2004, nontraditional herbal medications were classified as food under the Food and Drug Act, which exempts Health Canada from providing any safety or efficacy data.[1] The Natural Health Products (NHPs... Read More
Recently, two major medical journals have published papers on herbal medicine products. The Annals of Internal Medicine published a statement from CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials)[1]... Read More