In a recent editorial, Dr Schwandt described the importance of speed limits in reducing injuries and deaths (and health care costs) from motor vehicle crashes [BCMJ 2024;66:146]. Physicians can and... Read More
Dr Ahmer A. Karimuddin Our health care system is facing significant challenges. Emergency room closures, a physician shortage, longer-than-ever wait times for specialist care, and... Read More
In June 2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) released a policy statement that acknowledged concerns with the widespread use of body mass index (BMI) “due to its historical harm, its use for... Read More
Social media has emerged as a pivotal tool for disseminating health promotion interventions aimed at supporting young adults. Despite social media’s widespread use for health communication, many... Read More
When I tell people that I am an emergency physician, they often think I spend my time dealing with gunshot wounds, stab wounds, major traumas, and other adrenaline-filled life-or-limb emergencies.... Read More