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A doctor writes a prescription.
BC Centre for Disease Control / November 2023

Simple ways to stay up-to-date on antibiotic prescribing guidelines

By: Lynsey J. Hamilton, MSc, Tracy Monk, MD, Nick Smith, MPH

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared 18–24 November as World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the WHO’s top 10 threats to global health and was... Read More

An open book with a stethoscope and a heart-shaped stress ball.
College Library / November 2023

Physician wellness reading list

By: Niki Baumann

Finding literature about physician wellness has always been surprisingly challenging. To assist, the Library has created the physician wellness reading list, available at www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/... Read More

A doctor makes notes while consulting with a patient with their arm in a sling.
WorkSafeBC / November 2023

Performing a return-to-work consultation for patients with a workplace injury or illness

By: Olivia Sampson, MD, CCFP, MPH, FRCPC, ABPM, Celina Dunn, MD, CCFP, CIME

Primary care physicians play an important role in the recovery, return to work, and disability management of patients who have a workplace injury or illness.[1,2] Evidence shows that having... Read More

An Indigenous health care worker consults with a patient in their home
BC Centre for Disease Control / October 2023

Kloshe Tillicum (good relations) move at the speed of trust

By: Kloshe Tillicum Research Team: Chee Mamuk BCCDC, Simon Fraser University

Why is it important for public health and health care providers to build trust with Indigenous patients and communities? This question came to the forefront due to the health impacts, stress, and... Read More

A senior stands at the window, looking unhappy
Council on Health Promotion / October 2023

Seniors’ anxiety: Underdiagnosed and undertreated

By: Eileen M. Wong, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Although complaints about anxiety are common among older persons, late-life anxiety disorders have been underestimated. Older persons tend to emphasize their physical complaints and are less likely... 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