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Letters / January/February 2017

Perspectives on marijuana in motorists

BY: R.A. Rockerbie, PhD

It is legal to drink, it is legal to drive, and it is legal to drink and drive in Canada within the regulatory limitations imposed by law. Similar provisions are contemplated regarding the use of... Read More

Letters / January/February 2017

EMRs

BY: Robert Love, MD

Many family practice colleagues have been complaining of the increased time they spend using EMRs, mainly entering data and reviewing incoming data. One experienced GP said that before the advent of... Read More

Editorials / January/February 2017

Of rhinos and flu

BY: David R. Richardson, MD

“So, Bob, did you receive your flu shot yet?” “Doc, I don’t want one because last year that shot gave me the flu.” “What do you mean?” “Well, 2 days after my visit I came down with a runny nose... Read More

Editorials / January/February 2017

I’m listening

BY: Cynthia Verchere, MD

For the past 7 or 8 years our extended family has celebrated Christmas without exchanging gifts, except among the kids. Instead, from an idea my dad originated one year when one of our clan was in... Read More

Premise / December 2017

Two-for-one private health care: A Canadian compromise?

BY: Andrew Kotaska, MD

The Chaoulli decision, which considered the case of Mr Zeliotis having to wait 9 months for a publicly funded hip replacement although he was willing to pay for it sooner, shook the integrity of the... 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)
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