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News / April 2024

Doctors of BC 2023 Report to Members

The Doctors of BC 2023 Report to Members summarizes the efforts of hundreds of BC doctors working on dozens of committees, the Board, and the Representative Assembly, as well as the dedicated team at... Read More

A road map of British Columbia.
BC Centre for Disease Control / March 2024

A road map to viral hepatitis elimination in BC by 2030

By: Sofia R. Bartlett, PhD, Deb Schmitz, Joel Harnest, Janice Duddy, MES, Mona Lee, MPH

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can be prevented with an effective vaccine, and chronic infection can be managed with antiviral medications. While there is no vaccine against hepatitis C virus (HCV... Read More

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WorkSafeBC / March 2024

Physicians: WorkSafeBC is here for you too

By: Peter Rothfels, MD, Jacqueline Holmes

In this column, we often address physicians as providers: professionals who ensure workers across BC get the care they need to recover from work-related injuries. This month, we address you as... Read More

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News / March 2024

A safer treatment path for older children to overcome food allergies

New UBC research reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can’t risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance. It’s called sublingual... Read More

News / March 2024

Doctors of BC’s Extended Health and Dental Plan for Members

Did you know that Doctors of BC offers members an Extended Health and Dental plan? The Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF) plan is a comprehensive insurance plan that can cover you, your eligible... Read More

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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