In urban settings, the scope of practice for family physicians is often narrowed, with most solely managing clinic patients.[1] Rural family physicians may face more varied challenges. Due to a lack... Read More

Rural BC emergency departments are often unequipped to treat a variety of emergencies, including major trauma, surgical emergencies, severe burns, complicated obstetric cases, neurological... Read More

As a car-free family physician who has been campaigning against overdependence on personal motor transportation for over 30 years, I welcomed Dr Schwandt’s editorial in the June issue of the BCMJ [... Read More

Concussion has a high burden of injury and risk of secondary sequelae across all Canadian demographics in various settings.[1,2] Despite concussion’s high prevalence, care is variable due to gaps in... Read More

Background Residents of rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in British Columbia face significant disparities in accessing quality health care services and professional supports. These well-... Read More