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

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

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

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

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