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A stethoscope is curved in a heart shape around a globe.
President's Comment / April 2026

Our role in planetary health

BY: Adam Thompson, MD

Dr Adam Thompson On 22 April, we mark Earth Day. For those of us living in British Columbia—a province defined by forests, rivers, mountains, and coastline—it is increasingly difficult to... Read More

A doctor talks to a mother and daughter.
Editorials / April 2026

Cutting the Interim Federal Health Program is the wrong prescription for cost savings in health care

BY: Kristopher T. Kang, MD

The strength of a health care system can be measured by its commitment to those who need it most. For decades, the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) has served as a critical, albeit temporary,... Read More

Computerized in vitro fertilization.
Editorials / April 2026

Fertility preservation options for people with cancer

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

When a young person is diagnosed with cancer, conversations about survival, staging, and treatment timelines understandably dominate early visits. In busy oncology clinics, discussions about future... Read More

A doctor stands at the beginning of a maze.
Premise / March 2026

Common pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of bacterial infections

BY: Davie Wong, MD, FRCPC

Infections are one of the most common conditions encountered in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and integumentary system frequently... Read More

A woman waters a lush garden.
Editorials / March 2026

Tending the garden: Reflections on family medicine

BY: Yvonne Sin, MD

I recently began to learn about gardening. There was unused space in my yard and bare soil ready to be filled, and the idea of growing a beautiful garden was appealing. What I did not expect was how... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 68 Number 3 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