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Dr Adam Thompson: Connection above all else
Interviews January, February 2026

Dr Adam Thompson: Connection above all else

By Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

Dr Thompson, the new president of Doctors of BC, started his 1-year term in January 2026 and spoke with BCMJ editor-in-chief Dr Caitlin Dunne in December.

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Common pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of bacterial infections
Premise March 2026

Common pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of bacterial infections

By Davie Wong, MD, FRCPC

A review of the literature to determine how clinicians may fall victim to cognitive traps when working through the diagnostic and therapeutic process, with guidance on how to avoid these pitfalls when managing adult patients with suspected infections.

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Tuberculosis diagnostics in the 21st century
BC Centre for Disease Control March 2026

Tuberculosis diagnostics in the 21st century

By Jennifer M. Grant, MDCM, FRCPC/ Victoria J. Cook, MD, FRCPC/ James Johnston, MD, MPH, FRCPC

Tuberculosis diagnostics relied on clinical acumen until the late 19th century, when microscopy and culture were developed. 

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Everyone deserves better health care
MDs To Be March 2026

Everyone deserves better health care

By Elsie Jiaxi Wang, BSc/ Joban Bal, MD/ Kathleen Ross, MD/ Brian Yang, MD/ Randeep Gill, MD/ Kendall Ho, MD, FRCPC/ John Pawlovich, MD/ Gregory dePape, MD

Five priorities for Canadian health system improvement from medical leaders and trainees in BC.

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BCMJ Volume 68 Number 2 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