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A woman in a kayak faces a sunset.
Editorials / October 2019

Transitions

BY: Cynthia Verchere, MD

Every year across the country there are millions of photos taken and shared at the beginning of the school year, marking the passage of time in a unique scholastic font. This happens in our household... Read More

Three sheep standing on a green hillside, staring at the camera.
Editorials / October 2019

The secret to Icelandic health and happiness

BY: David R. Richardson, MD

Icelandic police officer: “Would you care to explain why you have three sheep in your car?” Me: “I rented the economy car so the fourth one wouldn’t fit.” I spent 2 weeks in Iceland this summer... Read More

BC Sunshine Coast
Back Page / September 2019

Reflections of a rural family doctor

BY: Jim Petzold, MD

Dr Jim Petzold This year marks the 40th anniversary of the graduation of our medical school class of 1979. A few of our enthusiastic class members are planning a reunion, where we will... Read More

A tired doctor sits at her desk, leaning back in her chair
President's Comment / September 2019

“Without enough sleep we all become tall two-year-olds”

BY: Kathleen Ross, MD

“Without enough sleep we all become tall two-year-olds”  —JoJo Jensen, Dirt Farmer Wisdom, 2002 Many physicians are required to do overnight or multiple days of call to ensure patients have... Read More

A doctor looks outside reflectively
Editorials / September 2019

Too close to home

BY: David B. Chapman, MBChB

It’s interesting to me to think about the patients who have left an imprint on my life. What did they have in common that causes me to remember them? What part of our relationship is so memorable for... 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