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Paul J. Oxley, MD, FRCSC
I agree that there is a strong bias in play in hospitals to admit a patient rather than discharge them. The ease of bed access and the ingrained habit of admitting that is present at a full-service hospital is not... Read More
Background The Fraser Health Authority is the largest and fastest growing health region in BC.[1] This rapid growth has put considerable pressure on local hospitals to deliver outpatient clinic, diagnostic, and... Read More
Vagal reflexes are well known to cause a change in blood pressure or heart rate. This is seen often in medicine and is termed a “vagal response.” The most common example of vagal reflex stimulation used clinically... Read More
Introduction Breast reconstruction performed at the time of mastectomy is now widely accepted as safe and effective.[1,2] Although several studies have demonstrated the psychological benefits of breast... Read More