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The hand that rocks the cradle

BY: George Szasz, CM, MD

Mother’s Day is upon us this year on Sunday, 13 May with the flowers, cards, and special breakfasts. It is wonderful to celebrate the person who carried us in her womb, gave birth to us, and nurtured... Read More

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The art of medicine, and modern technology

BY: George Szasz, CM, MD

In her April President’s Comment [BCMJ 2018;60:143], Dr Trina Larsen Soles does not express any fear that she will be replaced by a machine, but she feels that our profession needs balance: “science... Read More

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Screening of Unrest, award-winning documentary on ME/CFS

BY: Jay Draper

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), severely impacts the lives of an estimated 560 000 Canadians. It’s a complex and debilitating disorder, yet the... Read More

Prostate cancer screening
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Prostate cancer screening in primary care: A dilemma, a Hobson’s choice, or a Morton’s fork?

BY: George Szasz, CM, MD

What am I talking about? Well of course, I am talking about choices in prostate cancer screening programs in primary care. Recommendations about prostate cancer screening in general are... Read More

Transparency
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Transparency, reporting, rating in health care

BY: George Szasz, CM, MD

Recently I came across an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association that reviewed the positive and negative effects of publicly reporting outcomes of percutaneous coronary... 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