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A construction worker is having difficulty breathing
WorkSafeBC / January/February 2019

Work-related asthma

By: Brian E. Ng, MD, MPH, CCFP

Asthma affects about 7.5% of the adult population.[1,2] Work-related asthma, one of the most common conditions encountered in occupational disease,[3-5] comes in various forms and occurs when... Read More

A person is writing a check
News / January/February 2019

Reminder: Submit GPSC Portal Fees (G14070, G14071)

Family doctors are reminded to submit the GPSC Portal (G14070) or GPSC Locum Portal fee (G14071) at the start of the new year. Submitting G14070/71 enables GPs to bill the following fee codes... Read More

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News / January/February 2019

Is your insurance know-how up to date?

By: Jessie Wang

Navigating the numerous types of insurance out there can be a confusing and even overwhelming process. The layperson’s summary below will hopefully make this a less daunting task.  Life... Read More

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News / January/February 2019

Recently published BC guidelines

Thyroid Function Testing in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Thyroid Function Disorder (2018)  This is a revision of the 2010 version of the guideline. The guideline’s scope has expanded to... Read More

A senior draws in a notebook
News / January/February 2019

Drawing better than writing for memory retention

Older adults who take up drawing could enhance their memory, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo. Researchers found that even if people weren’t good at it, drawing, as a method... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 cover.

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