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Letters / March 2016

Where’s Marcus Welby when you need him?

BY: Bruce Nicolson, MD

Last June, while attending a meeting of my colleagues, I referenced Marcus Welby to underscore a point I was making in support of full-service comprehensive practice. I was later approached by one of... Read More

Letters / March 2016

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BY: Jeff Lynskey, MD,

I was recently trying to complete my reappointment for Vancouver Coastal Health via a website called AppCentral. I registered with a new ID and password. I tried to complete my reappointment but was... Read More

Letters / March 2016

Re: Physician engagement in our health facilities. Author replies

BY: Charles Webb, MBChB

Doctors of BC has made it a priority to help physicians improve their involvement and influence in our health system. Members have repeatedly told us this was an issue of great importance to them.... Read More

Letters / March 2016

Re: Physician engagement in our health facilities

BY: Evert Tuyp, MD, FRCPC

In the November 2015 President’s Comment, Dr Webb states that the 2014 Physician Master Agreement includes a “facility-based physician initiative” that “offers us a unique opportunity to engage with... Read More

Letters / March 2016

Re: Cause of death: Schizophrenia? Authors reply

BY: Jenny M. Young, MSW, MA, Bethan Everett, MBA, PhD

Thank you for your thoughtful analysis of Jamie’s case. It is important to note that Jamie’s case is fictionalized, albeit based loosely on actual circumstances, so details about him or decisions... 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