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WorkSafeBC / October 2023

The origins of WorkSafeBC: What it means for you and your patients

By: Tung Siu, MD, CCFP, ACBOM, Celina Dunn, MD, CCFP, CIME

The pursuit of just compensation Although there is evidence of compensation systems elsewhere in the world dating as far back as 2050 BC,[1] workers’ compensation systems have existed in Canada... Read More

Physician assistant
News / October 2023

Bylaw amendment proposed for physician assistants to join BC’s health care workforce

Consultation has begun on proposed College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) bylaw changes that would enable physician assistants to work in emergency departments in BC. In... Read More

Young mom with cancer holds her daughter
News / October 2023

Critical illness insurance for spouses

By: Hali Stus

What would you do if your spouse was diagnosed with cancer? Who would look after your children? If you needed to take time off from your practice to support your spouse or attend appointments, could... Read More

Health and dental benefits
News / October 2023

Extended health and dental tax savings from Cost-Plus

By: Julie Kwan, BBA, CFP, CLU, GBA

Doctors of BC offers the Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF), an extended health and dental plan, to members and their families. HBTF offers high reimbursement levels and generous maximums. However,... Read More

An injured worker in a physiotherapist's office walks while holding onto handrails.
WorkSafeBC / September 2023

Abilities-focused language: Seeing the possibilities

By: Karen Takai, MSc

Word choice and usage can have a powerful impact on someone’s thoughts and perception of their situation, particularly in clinical settings.[1] Given this effect, WorkSafeBC has shifted to abilities-... 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.

DOBC

 

ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959