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.
Rural health data can be more effectively organized through the use of population catchments to facilitate needs-based planning and serve as a framework for research and quality improvement initiatives.
Three vaccines have been authorized by Health Canada for the prevention of severe respiratory syncytial virus disease in older adults. These vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing hospitalizations and other serious outcomes.
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