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Letters / December 2023

Re: Truth before reconciliation; humility before truth

BY: Rod Densmore, MD

Kudos to both the BCMJ and Dr Greggain for this heartfelt and inspiring President’s Comment [BCMJ 2023;65:240-241]. Imagine if all in our profession acted in accordance with the principles outlined... Read More

Patients in hospital
Premise / November 2023

HEPA filtration reduces transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and prevents nosocomial infection: A call to action

BY: Susan M. Lee, MD, FRCPC, MAS, Jean Warneboldt, MD, CCFP(PC), FCFP

Like everyone, I want the pandemic to be over, but I want it to end in the safest way possible for our most vulnerable members of society. A conversation in mid-2022 with Dr Jean Warneboldt, my... Read More

Two groups of paddlers in canoes.
President's Comment / November 2023

Follow my lead; lead me to follow

BY: Joshua Greggain, MD

Dr Joshua Greggain Music has always inspired me. It’s a universal language that can move emotions, memories, thoughts, and ideas. One of my favorite folk bands, The Tequila Mockingbird... Read More

A doctor is reviewing a stack of medical reports.
Editorials / November 2023

Downstream effects of medical care abroad

BY: Yvonne Sin, MD

With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and traveling becoming a norm again, there seem to be more and more patients electing to seek investigations and medical care abroad. In my opinion, many patients... Read More

The words "65 years" in gold text.
Editorials / November 2023

Celebrating 65 years of the BC Medical Journal

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

In 2023, the British Columbia Medical Journal is marking a significant milestone: its 65th year of publication. This anniversary invites us to contemplate what it means for an organization to reach... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 cover.

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