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Council on Health Promotion / November 2017

Promoting active commuting in British Columbia

By: David A. McVea, MD, PhD, Emily Peterson, MPH, James Lu, MD

How people travel daily from one place to another has significant consequences on their health and the health of their community. Most people travel by themselves in cars and trucks, and these... Read More

Billing Tips / November 2017

Using payment numbers and payment forms correctly

By: Lorne Verhulst, MD

Doctors of BC has recently been made aware that some physicians are confusing the use of payment numbers and payment forms. Practitioners should understand how the numbers differ and how to use them... Read More

WorkSafeBC / October 2017

Diagnosis and treatment of thoracic disc herniation

By: John Paul Thompson, MD

Workers injured as a result of significant trauma or lifting activities may present with symptoms of a thoracic disc herniation (TDH). Diagnosis Diagnosis can be challenging, since the estimated... Read More

News / October 2017

Take-home naloxone program marks fifth year; stigma reduction next hurdle

Since its launch in 2012, the Take-Home Naloxone program has reversed over 10 000 opioid overdoses, but the opioid crisis is far from over. Even with the programs in place, 780 people have died of... Read More

News / October 2017

Reminder: GPSC incentive changes in effect 1 October 2017

Effective 1 October 2017 some of the GPSC’s incentives have changed in response to physician feedback collected during the visioning consultations, and to support the strategic objectives of the... 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