Those of you who are tired of my rants about the demise of our once great health system will be pleased to know that this is my last editorial. I am retiring from the BCMJ Editorial Board; currently... Read More

How much money is “enough”? Are you working toward a specific number in order to retire? Perhaps you think you’ll know when the right time comes? Or maybe you’re so busy with your office, patients,... Read More

Thank you for the helpful explanations in your article “WorkSafeBC and your patients with workplace injuries: Frequently asked questions” [BCMJ 2022;64:432]. Regarding Form 8, you indicate that “... Read More

Thank you for your query, Dr Moore. You are correct: Form 8 is required if you suspect the worker may be disabled beyond the day of injury or if the claim is for a hernia, back condition, shoulder or... Read More

British Columbians are outpacing the rest of Canada in a decline in hopefulness.[1] In 2021–2022, 64% of people in Canada were hopeful about the future, down from 75% in 2016. The nation’s 11%... Read More