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A doctor cares for an Asian Canadian senior in a wheelchair
Editorials / May 2023

Providing culturally competent care to Asian Canadians

BY: Yvonne Sin, MD

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Adopted in 2002, it is a way to recognize the contributions of Asian Canadians to our society. The diversity of our population is what makes Canada such a... Read More

A stethoscope shaped into a heart with the words "Thank you" in the middle
President's Comment / May 2023

A culture of recognition, appreciation, and celebration

BY: Joshua Greggain, MD

Dr Joshua Greggain At times, medicine can feel like a thankless profession—long hours, life-altering decisions, counseling through difficult diagnoses, family support, patient advocacy,... Read More

A woman sits by the window looking sad
Editorials / May 2023

One small step for Harry and Meghan, one giant leap backward for women

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

I am neither “Team Kate and William” nor “Team Meghan and Harry.” I used to be ambivalent about the media narrative surrounding Britain’s royal family. However, when I watched Harry and Meghan on... Read More

President's Comment / April 2023

We Are All Perfectly Fine

BY: Joshua Greggain, MD

Dr Joshua Greggain Recently, I taught the CARE [Comprehensive Approach to Rural Emergencies] Course, along with several longtime friends and colleagues. This course shares and encourages... Read More

A woman sits at the table, reading a newspaper
Editorials / April 2023

Menopause: Is the media going to set the record straight?

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

According to Statistics Canada, there are over 5.3 million people in British Columbia,[1] and nearly one-quarter of them are women 45 years of age or older. This prompts the question: for a condition... Read More

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BCMJ

British Columbia Medical Journal

The BC Medical Journal is a general medical journal published by Doctors of BC. It provides continuing medical education with a focus on evidence-based medicine.

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ISSN 0007-0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293-6106 (Online)

Established 1959