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MDs To Be / BY: Arielle Roberts, MD July/August 2021
... (2% to 4%) combined.[ 2 ] The positive effects on patient health of a prescription to increase physical activity cannot ... as a whole are insufficiently active to achieve these health benefits.[ 3 ] With the recent publication of the ... key element of preventive medicine for optimal patient health, a concern identified by the Association of Faculties ...
Clinical Articles, COVID-19 / BY: Brian Deady, MD, FRCPC September 2021
... studies have identified asymptomatic COVID-19-positive health care workers among on-duty hospital personnel,[ 1-5 ] ... by identifying the point prevalence of asymptomatic health care workers who tested positive for COVID-19 while on ... facility in a large urban centre located within the Fraser Health Authority of British Columbia. The information gleaned ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Tiffany Wong, MD, FRCPC September 2021
... documentation. It then becomes the responsibility of health care providers and patients themselves to ensure there is clear communication with health care teams regarding drug allergy status. Braund and ... drug allergy challenge outcome letters, and Ministry of Health request forms to update PharmaNet were added to the ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Paul J. Oxley, MD, FRCSC October 2021
Background The Fraser Health Authority is the largest and fastest growing health region in BC.[ 1 ] This rapid growth has put ... and surgery services. In response, the Ministry of Health designed and built a stand-alone, dedicated outpatient ...
Letters / BY: Mandana Kaviani, MD September 2021
... Immunology, many allergists have reported a wide range of health effects from climate change on their patients, ...
Letters / BY: Liz Keay, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, PhD September 2021
... was submitted in response to “Restrictions on private health insurance.” Letters Re: Restrictions on private health insurance ...
Letters / BY: Richard N. Merchant, MD, FRCPC September 2021
... Storing memorabilia and records is not a priority for health authorities, and carving out a space for them can be a ...
Letters / BY: Lise Leveille, MD, MHSc September 2021
... all adolescents with an acute knee injury. In today’s health care climate, a screening virtual visit can be offered ...
Obituaries / BY: Alan Gow, MBChB September 2021
... for 28 years and dedicated himself to meeting the health care needs of all those he served. Alex was a mentor ... This group of initially 22 physicians challenged the health authority and Ministry of Health to solve the longstanding difficulties faced by rural ...
Obituaries / BY: Patrick Fay, MD September 2021
... for her patients, helping many find a way through serious health and life challenges. Her personal experience with ...