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A doctor administers a vaccine
News / December 2020

New temporary fees for providing flu shots to adults

A temporary fee change has been approved that increases compensation to physicians for delivering respiratory immunizations to adults. The increased compensation will help offset the additional... Read More

A stack of face masks
COVID-19 / December 2020

Centralized PPE distribution system for doctors

The BC Ministry of Health plans to launch a centralized PPE distribution system for doctors at the end of November, to be followed with an incremental rollout around the province. This will enable... Read More

A pediatrician talks to a parent and child
News / December 2020

BC’s top family physician of 2020

Dr Tahmeena Ali The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) have selected the 2020 Family Physicians... Read More

A doctor listens to a patient's chest using a stethoscope
Specialist Services Committee / November 2020

Specialist Services Committee backs expansive strategy for improving cystic fibrosis patient care

By: Ian Waters, MD

Cystic fibrosis treatment has changed drastically in the last 50 years, and as a result, the median age of survival has risen from 4 years in 1960 to 52 years in 2018. In BC in 2020, 62% of residents... Read More

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COVID-19 / November 2020

Questions about treatment recommendations?

By: Chris Vriesema-Magnuson

If you’re looking for straightforward, evidence-based recommendations on diagnosis and treatment, practice guidelines may be for you. Produced by knowledgeable members of relevant fields, guidelines... 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