Effective 1 May 2010, all visitors to Cuba must be able to show proof that they are covered by medical travel insurance. Proof of coverage consists of your provincial CareCard or proof of private travel insurance coverage. However, as not all out-of-province expenses are covered by MSP, it is strongly recommended that you carry proof of private travel insurance in addition to your provincial coverage.
Read MoreFor many years, the BCMA has had an agreement with Scotiabank to provide banking services to members.
The Scotia Professional Plan is a customized financial package designed to save both time and money for busy physicians. It includes everything you need, from getting though medical school to setting up and running a successful medical practice.
The banking services are available to all members, physicians in practice, salaried physicians, residents, and medical students.
Read MoreDespite improvements in treatments and diagnostics, malaria continues to kill almost 1 million people every year. In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is the biggest killer of children under five.
The fact that quick, effective diagnosis and treatment is now possible makes the continuing tragedy of malaria in the developing world all the more unacceptable. Today, a more modern treatment called artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is proving extremely effective at combating malaria. It acts quickly and has few side effects.
Read MoreA new study by University of British Columbia researchers has found that fewer than 2% of cesarean births in BC were a result of maternal request, and that the number of cesarean and assisted vaginal deliveries varied widely across health regions in BC over a 4-year period.
Read MoreBy Ian Brown. Random House Canada, 2010. ISBN 9780679310099. Paperback, 304 pages. $21.00.
