Dr Charlene Lui To every physician on the front line—whether in a bustling urban hospital, in a small community clinic, or on call in a remote village—this is a time of transformation... Read More

In 1996, the governor general of Canada proclaimed 21 June as the official day to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage, following calls from the National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of... Read More

In today’s world, is medicine still a calling, or has it become a career? For some physicians, perhaps it is both. For others, the distinction is blurrier than ever. In the May issue of the BCMJ,... Read More

As an infectious diseases physician, I am often asked, “How long do I treat this patient’s infection?” After years of extensive medical training, clinical practice, and memorization of treatment... Read More

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child In 1989, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) [Figure 1].[1] The... Read More