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Editorials / BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC October 2023
... the concept. However, as a gynecologist and women’s health advocate, I have now become comfortable enough in my ...
Editorials / BY: David B. Chapman, MBChB October 2023
... still have a long way to go. As the province launches its Health Connect Registry through HealthLinkBC, it will be ... a person can make. However, you can’t put a price on health and happiness, and my health and personal happiness have improved significantly ...
Editorials October 2023
... and holds a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology and health care research from the University of Toronto. Although ...
President's Comment / BY: Joshua Greggain, MD October 2023
... innate? Is it trained? Or do they choose this demeanor? In health care, there seem to be innumerable overwhelming ... this parable through a conversation with a friend about health issues we each suffered this summer. She had an ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Tung Siu, MD, CCFP, ACBOM October 2023
... 3 ] This is how WorkSafeBC became the occupational health and safety regulator, with a mandate to prevent ...
Council on Health Promotion / BY: Eileen M. Wong, MD, CCFP, FCFP October 2023
... physical disability, poorer quality of life, higher use of health services, greater risk of depression, cognitive ... adult worries usually relate to later-life issues such as health care costs, loss of loved ones, retirement, caregiving ... anxiety. —Eileen M. Wong, MD, CCFP, FCFP Council on Health Promotion Member Resources for seniors’ anxiety: ...
BC Centre for Disease Control / BY: Kloshe Tillicum Research Team: Chee Mamuk BCCDC, Simon Fraser University October 2023
Why is it important for public health and health care providers to build trust with Indigenous patients ... This question came to the forefront due to the health impacts, stress, and inequality exacerbated by the ...
Back Page / BY: David May, MD, CCFP October 2023
... Commission are clear calls to action for leaders in health care.[ 6 ] On 1 June 2019, Doctors of BC announced it ... of commitment on cultural safety and humility in health services.[ 7 ] The then named Powell River Division of ... report,[ 8 ] which details evidence of systemic racism in health care.[ 9 ] After this education period, the membership ...
Premise / BY: Jan Hajek, MD October 2023
Ten years ago, I sat at a global health conference luncheon with an inspirational ...
Clinical Articles, Original Research / BY: Lisa Jeffery, MD November 2023
Background The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a ... subsequent unprecedented lockdown restrictions and public health interventions that varied widely, even between health authorities within the same province. The pandemic had ...