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Premise / March 2025

Artificial intelligence in family medicine: Opportunities, impacts, and challenges

BY: Lucy Hui, Daniel Raff, MD, MSc, Ricky Hu, MD, MASc, Olivia Yau, MD, MSc, Rohit Singla, MASc

The tapestry of health care is in a constant state of evolution. Among the myriad innovations that have emerged in recent decades, artificial intelligence (AI) holds the most transformative potential... Read More

Letters / January/February 2025

Specialists filling gaps in care

BY: Peter Meyer, MD

With the dearth of primary care providers, some specialists are filling the gap somewhat, taking on unrecognized tasks and extra work such as ordering “routine” tests (e.g., bloodwork, appropriate... Read More

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President's Comment / January/February 2025

Together is our superpower

BY: Charlene Lui, MD

Dr Charlene Lui I want to start my first President’s Comment by thanking each of you for the extreme privilege of serving as president of Doctors of BC. I am humbled by the passion,... Read More

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Editorials / January/February 2025

Consistency beats intensity

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

As we step into 2025, the start of a new year offers a natural moment to revisit our health and fitness goals. Although change is possible at any time, there’s something about turning the calendar... Read More

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Editorials / January/February 2025

Youth social media use: Like and subscribe to healthy approaches

BY: Michael Schwandt, MD, MPH, FRCPC

In November 2024, Australia passed a new law banning social media use by youth under 16 years of age. The Social Media Minimum Age bill will require social media companies to take “reasonable steps”... 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