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Editorials / October 2020

Cannabis revisited

BY: David R. Richardson, MD

Since we are probably all suffering from a bit of COVID-19 fatigue, I decided to write about something a little more calming and relaxing—cannabis. In the October 2018 issue, I authored an editorial... Read More

An illustration of a coronavirus
Back Page / September 2020

On reading Richard Preston’s The Hot Zone during the COVID-19 pandemic

BY: Kristina Jenei, BSN

The earth is mounting an immune response against the human species,” wrote Richard Preston, author of the 1994 best seller The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story.[1] The book is a nonfiction account... Read More

A doctor and patient have a virtual consultation
Premise / September 2020

COVID-19: An accidental catalyst for change in the Canadian health care system

BY: Brandon Tang, MD, MSc, Linghong Linda Zhou, MD

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, each day has come with new announcements of measures to contain its spread. One by one, universities and schools, businesses,... Read More

Two doctors wearing masks stand together, looking determined
President's Comment / September 2020

Collective resilience

BY: Kathleen Ross, MD

Dr Kathleen Ross It is impossible to reflect on our profession’s response to SARS-CoV-2 to date in BC without coming across the concept of resilience—particularly the strength... Read More

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Editorials / September 2020

To improve the health of Indigenous people in Canada, we must confront racism

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

Indigenous people in Canada suffer far worse health outcomes than the national average. Rates of maternal and infant mortality, tuberculosis, hypertension, diabetes, and suicide are just a few of the... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 cover.

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