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Letters / November 2018

Photo radar, and stories from those close to people killed by a fast-moving vehicle

BY: Robert Shepherd, MD

In the September issue of the BCMJ, Ms Fahra Rajabali and colleagues wrote that the gross cost for the leading causes of injury (including transport incidents) in 2013 ranged from $547 to $922... Read More

A typewriter and a laptop both sit on a desk
President's Comment / October 2018

Innovation is everywhere. Why isn’t it here?

BY: Eric Cadesky, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP

Dr Eric Cadesky Sitting at my grandfather’s typewriter years ago, I heard the click of my fingers on the faded black keys and the clack of letters branding the page. Mistakes happened,... Read More

A marijuana leaf
Editorials / October 2018

Bud light with your Bud Light?

BY: David R. Richardson, MD

“Are you ready to order?” “Everything looks delicious, but I think I’ll go with the chef’s tasting menu.” “Can I interest you in the cannabis pairing to heighten your meal experience?” On 17... Read More

Letters / October 2018

Happy 60th birthday BCMJ!

BY: George Szasz, CM, MD

Happy 60th birthday to the writers, editors, designers, and all others who create the BC Medical Journal! This journal forms a common bond for the doctors of our province. In addition to... Read More

Letters / October 2018

Building a culture of information sharing

BY: Zafar Essak, MD

I recently read an interesting article on the business culture at Netflix in WIRED (www.wired.com/story/reed-hastings-at-ted). In the article, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings spoke about a talk he had... 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