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A doctor talks to a worried-looking patient sitting on a couch.
Premise / September 2026

Rising demand for psychiatric diagnosis in urban British Columbia: Implications for the BC health care system

BY: Edwin Chete, MBBS, DPM, FRCPsych, FRCPC

Over the past decade, outpatient psychiatric clinics in Vancouver and across British Columbia have experienced a notable increase in referrals focused on diagnostic clarification. Referrals... Read More

A doctor counsels a patient while pointing to information on a tablet.
Premise / September 2026

From gatekeeper to navigator: The physician’s role in a digital health care system

BY: Susan Lee, MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP

In family practice, it is now common for a patient to arrive with a phone in hand, along with a list of symptoms, search results, and questions prepared before the visit. Before I can even ask my... Read More

Members of the Indigenous Guiding Circle.
President's Comment / September 2026

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BY: Adam Thompson, MD, Kelsey Louie, MD

Dr Adam Thompson As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to share more about the work of Doctors of BC’s Indigenous Guiding Circle and reflect on what this... Read More

A teenager types on a smartphone while sitting at a laptop. Social media icons are floating above the smartphone.
Editorials / September 2026

Would you support your child being banned from social media?

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

“Can I have Snapchat? When can I get Snapchat? The only thing I want for my birthday is Snapchat. I will have zero friends without Snapchat. Seriously, Mom. Snapchat is not social media—you just don’... Read More

A soccer ball with international flags sits on a soccer field in an empty stadium.
Editorials / September 2026

More than just a beautiful game

BY: Inderveer Mahal, MD, CCFP

As physicians, we spend much of our time helping patients navigate life after something has gone wrong. By the time they arrive in our offices, illness has often begun its quiet work of narrowing a... Read More

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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