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News / October 2011

Refreshed BCMA logo

By: Sharon Shore

You may have noticed the BCMA recently adopted a new look. It has been a decade since the BCMA logo was last refreshed, and for the most part the previous logo worked well and was a dramatic... Read More

News / October 2011

Peer coaching for patients

Peer Coaching, a program delivered by the Patient Voices Network, is now part of the Ministry of Health’s Prescription for Health initiative supporting family physicians in making referrals for... Read More

News / October 2011

Palliative care benefits program

The BC Palliative Care Benefits Program allows patients to receive palliative care at home rather than be admitted to hospital. The program gives palliative patients access to the same drug benefits... Read More

News / October 2011

Opioid prescriptions in Canada increase

An SFU study has found that starkly increasing prescription of strong opioids is driving up dispensation of the painkillers in Canada. World Health Organization (WHO) standards define strong opioids... Read More

News / October 2011

GPSC work highlighted in US

The GPSC’s innovative approach to addressing the challenges within the primary care system in BC was highlighted by The Commonwealth Fund, a private US foundation that promotes a high-performing... 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