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Premise / BY: Robin Routledge, MD, FRCPC November 2025
... physician control, with the unilateral ability to make health care decisions without the inclusion of other voices. ... yes, but not thriving. This is in line with the World Health Organization’s social determinants of health. Even the best individual scientific health care will ...
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News / BY: Meribeth Burton December 2025
... SWITCH BC partnered with Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health to develop medical office staff de-escalation tools as part of its Community Physician Health and Safety (CPHS) Program . The program is funded through the Physician Health and Safety Agreement , which was renewed in the 2022 ...
Letters / BY: Tahmeena Ali, MD, CCFP, FCFP December 2025
... in response to “Beyond Kelowna: A wake-up call for child health in British Columbia.” Letters Re: Beyond Kelowna ...
Editorials / BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC December 2025
... can also be added sugars, although they may also have health benefits through antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and ... blood-glucose spikes.[ 5 ] Free sugars are what the World Health Organization (WHO) defines as all of the added sugars ... of celebration, but it doesn’t need to overshadow our health. As physicians, we can help families keep festive ...
President's Comment / BY: Charlene Lui, MD December 2025
... profession. The past year has not been easy for anyone in health care. The pressures on our system are real—workforce ... leading innovative solutions in clinics, hospitals, and health authorities. That perseverance has been both humbling ... leaders who make such a significant difference in our health care ecosystem. This year has also reaffirmed my ...
Premise / BY: Davie Wong, MD, FRCPC December 2025
... 8 ] Local guidelines, such as those from the Fraser Health Authority, already promote shorter durations over ... serves an important role in metabolism, immunity, gut health, and psychological well-being.[ 20 ] Antibiotic use is ...
Review Articles / BY: Marina Viñeta Páramo, MBBS December 2025
... are identified in hospital perinatal units or by public health teams in community settings. Clinicians should verify eligibility and refer through their health authority pathways. RSVpreF (Abrysvo) is an adult ... be available for purchase out-of-pocket or using extended health coverage, with RSVpreF (Abrysvo) priced at ...
Premise / BY: Eris Nyx, BA December 2025
... Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10-CA) codes T40.0–T40.4 ... crisis and hamper the development of effective public health policy aimed at relieving strain on BC’s health care system. Bridging this gap will require better ...
Premise / BY: Gerald J.M. Tevaarwerk, MD, FRCPC December 2025
Canada’s publicly funded health care system is failing. No credible cause has been ... From four advanced countries with leading publicly funded health care rankings—Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and the ... Netherlands was chosen because its per-capita annual health care expenditure most closely resembles Canada’s.[ ...