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A doctor prepares an IV bag.
Premise / January/February 2025

The unsubstantiated preference for outpatient IV antibiotics

BY: Davie Wong, MD, FRCPC

Established in 2005, the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) is an integral service that provides care for patients who require IV antibiotics for... Read More

Letters / December 2024

Re: College Library closure

BY: Derryck H. Smith, MD, FRCPC

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC used to represent doctors. We used to elect the board members. Now, the College answers only to the government, which appoints the board. This means that... Read More

Letters / December 2024

Provincial diagnostic standards for enteric pathogens

BY: Nevio Cimolai, MD, FRCPC

The questions raised by Dr Eugene Yeung in the September 2024 issue of the BCMJ regarding the oversight of diagnostic parasitology testing in British Columbia are important and strike to the core of... Read More

Letters / December 2024

Anesthesia assistants in BC: Building the foundation first

BY: Michelle Scheepers, MBCHB, FRCPC, MBA, Pietur Fridriksson, BHSc, RRT, CCAA, Yvonne Timewell, BSc, RRT, CCAA

Anesthesia assistants are highly trained medical professionals who work under the supervision of anesthesiologists. They are recognized as key contributors to the anesthesia care team.[1] The use of... Read More

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President's Comment / December 2024

Thank you for helping us be “better together; never alone”

BY: Ahmer A. Karimuddin, MD, FRCSC

Dr Ahmer A. Karimuddin It became clear to me early on that my most important role as president would be to bear witness and find gratitude. As I reflect on the past year, I am sincerely... 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