Antibiotic prescribing habits are more complex than one might expect. Up to 40% of antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate, for reasons including the wrong drug, duration, dose, or indication.[1]... Read More

We appreciate the contribution of Dr Xu and colleagues in their article “Prescription factors contributing to new long-term opioid use in British Columbia between 2013 and 2017.”[1] Their work... Read More

We thank Drs McCracken, Hawley, Panagiotoglou, Lavergne, and Gomes and Ms Peterson for their thoughtful letter about our article on new long-term opioid use in BC.[1] Our understanding is that they... Read More

Kudos to Drs Mitra, Pham, and Lavergne for promoting long-overdue transformation in Canadian primary care so there can be equitable access for everyone [BCMJ 2025;67:109-112]. Their description of... Read More

As we review proposed bylaw changes of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) under the 2022 Health Professions and Occupations Act, we might want to reflect on and recommend a new name... Read More