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Letters / May 2025

Re: Unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing

BY: Anthony Walter, MD

The BCCDC article about how to choose wisely when deciding whether to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures [BCMJ 2025;67:71-72] left me with a personal quandary: Should I... Read More

Letters / May 2025

Re: Unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing. Authors reply

BY: David M. Patrick, MD, FRCPC, MHSc, Kate O’Connor, RN, Edith Blondel-Hill, MD, FRCPC, Lynsey J. Hamilton, MSc, Fawziah Lalji, PhD, Hannah Lishman, PhD, Clifford Pau, DMD, MSc, Nick Smith, MPH

We thank Dr Walter for sharing his story and question in the context of our article. We are pleased to hear that he has been well since clearing the infection he described. Quoted guidelines like... Read More

Letters / May 2025

Re: Closure of the CPSBC Library

BY: Faye MacKay, MD, CCFP, FCFP

I have several provincial licences and have worked in many provinces. I have long admired BC for its progressive steps in ensuring excellence in medical care, one of which was the College of... Read More

Dr Charlene Lui
President's Comment / May 2025

A legacy of care: Celebrating 125 years of Doctors of BC

BY: Charlene Lui, MD

A group of dedicated physicians came together 125 years ago to form what is now Doctors of BC, at a time when medical professionals had little support, few resources, and limited influence on health... Read More

Letters / May 2025

Striving for a sustainable, low-carbon health care system

BY: Rashmi Chadha, MBChB, MScCH, CCFP (AM), FASAM

In her October 2022 President’s Comment,[1] Dr Ramneek Dosanjh noted, “As physicians, we are all leaders and trusted advocates for our patients and our communities. Now is the time to use this... 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