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BC Centre for Disease Control / December 2024

Syphilis: Overview for BC health care providers and online course

By: Monica Durigon, RN(C), MSc, Barbra Arnold, MD, CCFP, Rochelle Stimpson, MD, CCFP, Kirsty Bobrow, MBChB, DPhil, MSc, MMed, Troy Grennan, MD, DTM&H, MSc, FRCPC

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. Its natural history is well described in medical literature and typically includes primary,... Read More

A young child uses a mobile phone.
Council on Health Promotion / December 2024

Screen time: A call for action

By: Jennifer Balfour, MD, FRCPC, Aven Poynter, MD, FRCPC

The next time you are in a public place, look around: chances are you will see a child, teen, or even a toddler looking at a screen. Perhaps their parents are as well. You have likely observed how... Read More

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News / November 2024

Physicians, review your insurance

By: Laura McLean

Suitable insurance is essential to your life as a physician. One of your most valuable assets is your ability to earn income to fund your and your family’s lifestyle. In addition to your income... Read More

A person holding a shovel stands next to a snow plow clearing snow.
WorkSafeBC / November 2024

Cold stress and outdoor workers: Safety considerations for your patients

By: Charuka Maheswaran, MBBS, DTM&H, DRCOG, DFFP, PMETB, CELTA, LMCC, CCFP, MPH, John Somerville, ROH, Olivia Sampson, MD, CCFP, MPH, FRCPC, ABPM

Canada has a severe winter climate, and the cold weather presents risks to your patients who work outdoors. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, many occupations... Read More

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BC Centre for Disease Control / November 2024

Housing: An important determinant of health

By: Jia Hu, MD, MSc, CCFP, FRCPC, Rebecca Hasdell, PhD, MPH

Housing is an important social determinant of health and well-being. Unfortunately, many Canadians, including British Columbians, do not have access to adequate housing. Statistics Canada defines a... 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