Clinical Articles /
BY: Harvey Thommasen, MD, MSc, FCFP
July/August 2006
... The diagnosis of diabetes was based on the 1998 clinical practice guidelines for the management of diabetes in Canada. ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Michael Humer, MD, FRCSC,
July/August 2006
... has recommended standards of care for thoracic surgical practice. [3] To meet these standards and provide sustainability of practice, thoracic surgeons in BC have had to practise in ... during the 1990s, when one thoracic surgeon entered practice while 10 full-time or part-time thoracic surgeons ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Jay Draper
July/August 2006
... be the president?’ A few years after I opened my first practice (in Trail) I realized I was letting my patients down ... based on new doctors committing to a full service family practice located in a designated under-serviced area. These ... on their debt load. Some are turning away from family practice for better-paying specialties, and some of those ...
WorkSafeBC /
BY: Don Graham, MD, CCFP
September 2006
... earnings are $5200. For example, for a private medical practice, the premium for the minimum $1500/month coverage ... • Hidden Occupational Diseases: Uncovering Them in Your Practice— Dr Sam Youakim • Practice Management with WorkSafeBC (forms, fees, ...
President's Comment /
BY: Margaret MacDiarmid, MD,
September 2006
... cannot be compelled to change the nature of their practice or how they are paid. • Provide IT/practice support and change management. Arising out of the ...
Obituaries /
BY: W.H. Barclay, MD
September 2006
... to practise at the Texada Medical Clinic until 1988. Her practice was varied and busy as she was the only physician on ... hard work and excellent care over her 45 years of medical practice. Kay was predeceased by her husband, Cecil, in 1979, ...
Obituaries /
BY: Jane Chacko
September 2006
... fellowship in Regina and finally settled down to private practice in Kamloops. His daughter, Sara, was born in ... and son, Andrew, in Kamloops. In addition to his medical practice and serving as president of the BC Surgical Society, ...
News /
BY: Robert Hulyk, MHA, ABC,
September 2006
... diagnosis.” Dr Livingston uses vignettes from his own practice, as well as practical examples from medical history ... in February 2007. The 1-week Caribbean cruise, “Family Practice Refresher” will meet MAIN-PRO and MAIN-CERT CME ... career he has displayed a great dedication to rural practice in the province of British Columbia, a career path ...
Letters /
BY: Bernhard E. Driedger, MD, FRCSC
September 2006
... is handed off to the staff. If physicians feel that their practice is being judged or the priority of the patient is ...
Interviews /
BY: Jay Draper
September 2006
... on it, though I’m sure they noticed. Nobody left the practice, so I think they understand that it’s an ... into adults; I have families with four generations. My practice includes geriatrics, pediatrics, men, women, ... your schedule as president—are you continuing your practice? I’m doing much less clinical work than usual. ...