Flooding is a seasonal hazard that many communities in the BC Interior encounter. It has become, and will likely continue to be, more frequent and more severe. Flooding affects not only health but... Read More

An article on this topic originally appeared in the November 2014 issue of the BCMJ. As this subject continues to pose a problem, the Patterns of Practice Committee decided to revisit the topic.... Read More

Q: How do I initiate a WorkSafeBC claim for a patient with an injury or disease I think might be related to the workplace? A: Your initial examination and treatment start injured workers on the path... Read More

Rates of infectious syphilis in British Columbia have been steadily increasing over the past decade. In 2021, 1428 infectious syphilis cases were reported in BC (27.5 per 100 000 population, the... Read More

While too much screen time can slow children’s recovery from concussions, new research from the University of British Columbia and the University of Calgary suggests that banning screen time is not... Read More