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Mussels
BC Centre for Disease Control / July/August 2019

Human health implications following detection of oxycodone in mussels collected in Washington State

By: Brandon Yau, MD, MPH, CCFP, FRCPC, Reza Afshari, MD, MPH, PhD, Tom Kosatsky, MD, MPH

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with the Center for Urban Waters (University of Washington Tacoma), reported detecting contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in... Read More

A stethoscope sits on top of a computer keyboard
Family Practice Services Committee / July/August 2019

The value of data: Identifying patient and community needs to inform primary care networks

By: Alana Godin, Afsaneh Moradi

BC’s health care system is undergoing changes that will connect more patients with primary care and enable physicians to help patients access additional services and support. This involves increasing... Read More

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WorkSafeBC / July/August 2019

Presumptive legislation for work-related mental health injuries

By: Tanya Fairweather, MD, CCFP, FCFP

In July 2012, WorkSafeBC amended the Workers Compensation Act to more clearly define coverage for work-related mental illness. In April 2018, the provincial government introduced presumptive... Read More

A patient lies in a hospital bed with a heart rate monitor on their finger
Council on Health Promotion / July/August 2019

Improving end-of-life care in heart failure

By: Lauri McCoy MD, CFPC

In the past few decades, forms of heart failure have become increasingly common. The aging population is one of the contributing factors to this rise.[1] Understanding the natural history of a... Read More

Musqueam Elder Shane Pointe opens the May 2019 Representative Assembly meeting commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Commitment on Cultural Safety and Humility in Health Services
News / July/August 2019

A commitment to cultural safety and humility

“Nə́c̓aʔmat, nə́c̓aʔmat, nə́c̓aʔmat,” said Musqueam Elder Shane Pointe as he opened the May 2019 Representative Assembly (RA) meeting commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Commitment on... 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