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News / June 2023

Pharmacists can prescribe contraceptives, treatments for minor ailments

Starting 1 June 2023, people in BC can get prescriptions from their pharmacist for contraceptives and medications to treat 21 minor ailments, such as allergies, shingles, cold sores, pink eye, and... Read More

A doctor records a podcast
College Library / June 2023

Medical podcasts for family medicine and specialties

By: Chris Vriesema-Magnuson

Podcasts can be a convenient, varied, and fun way to keep current with guidance to support clinical practice. Episodes can vary in length from 5 minutes to over 1 hour and can be made by anyone, from... Read More

An extreme heat cooling centre in Vancouver
BC Centre for Disease Control / June 2023

Risk of mortality among people with schizophrenia during the 2021 heat dome

By: Shirley X. Chen, MPH, Michael Joseph Lee, PhD, David A. McVea, MD, PhD, Sarah B. Henderson, PhD

The 2021 heat dome was one of the deadliest weather events in Canadian history,[1] and during that period schizophrenia was associated with a higher risk of death than any other chronic disease.[2]... Read More

A speech bubble with several different languages
Specialist Services Committee / June 2023

Professional interpretation service accessible to all community specialists in BC

By: Farhad Ghaseminejad, MSc, Tala Salaheddin, BSc (Hons), Wendy Xu, Jennifer Zhang, Mei-ling Wiedmeyer, MD, CCFP

In professional interpretation, a skilled interpreter translates oral information from one language to another, reducing language barriers and enabling understanding between parties. Within health... Read More

A person sits at a computer in an office, with their face down in their hands
WorkSafeBC / June 2023

Deconstructing stress leave

By: Tanya Fairweather, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Celina Dunn, MD, CCFP, CIME

There is a growing demand for time away from work due to stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. When a patient asks for a note to begin a stress leave, physicians and nurse practitioners may be... 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