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Dr James Holmes
Obituaries / September 2016

Dr James Holmes, 1934–2016

BY: James M. Tisdale, MD,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Jim Holmes on 3 June 2016. I am deeply honored to have been asked by his family to write a few words about my very good friend and... Read More

Dr G. Barrie Purves
Obituaries / September 2016

Dr G. Barrie Purves, 1942–2016

BY: Sherrill Purves, MD, Brian M. Hunt, MD

Dr Barrie Purves died 11 March 2016 from complications of multiple myeloma for which he had been successfully treated for nearly 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Sherrill Purves; three... Read More

Dr Harvey Thommasen
Proust for Physicians / September 2016

Proust questionnaire: Harvey Thommasen, MD

BY:

Dr Harvey Thommasen What profession might you have pursued, if not medicine? Conservation officer. Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I could... Read More

Dr Keith C. Hammond
Obituaries / July/August 2016

Dr Keith C. Hammond, 1935–2016

BY: John P. Whitelaw, MDCM

Dr Hammond was born in London, England, and received his primary medical degrees from Guy’s Hospital (London University), to which he immediately added a diploma in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr... Read More

Dr Erik Paterson
Obituaries / July/August 2016

Dr Erik Paterson, 1941–2016

BY: John O’Brien-Bell, MB

Dr Erik Paterson was born in Cambridge, grew up and was educated in Scotland, and qualified from the University of Glasgow School of Medicine in 1960. In 1970 Dr Paterson married the love of his... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959