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News / March 2014

Society for enhanced patient safety formed

British Columbia’s 26 regulated health professions, governed by 22 colleges under the Health Professions Act, and 1 under the Social Workers Act, have incorporated under the Society Act to become the... Read More

News / March 2014

Progesterone safe for cardiovascular health

Treating severe hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women with progesterone poses little or no cardiovascular risk, according to a study by the University of British Columbia and Vancouver... Read More

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News / March 2014

Potential treatment for rare blood cancer

University of British Columbia researchers have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare blood cancer that may also point the way to treating other more common diseases. Paroxysmal... Read More

News / March 2014

Annual billing limit triples for telephone-consult fee

Physicians who have billed 14070 (or 14071 for locums) and are billing A GP for Me fee codes are likely aware that they can bill for telephone management consultations with patients using fee code... Read More

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Council on Health Promotion / March 2014

Why should physicians take an active role in promoting physical activity?

By: Ron Wilson, MD, CCFP

Because of my belief in the benefits of physical activity, and my passion for encouraging more of it, I have worked at the community, provincial, and national levels promoting physical activity for... 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