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Editorials / BY: David R. Richardson, MD November 2017
... I received an e-mail with the subject: Optimizing Fraser Health’s Residential Care Services. Currently individuals ... occupational therapists, social workers, home health liaisons, and more. With family input this team ... “caring for clients in the community results in better health outcomes.” I am not aware of any randomized double ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Kendall Ho, MD, FRCPC December 2017
... using consumer electronics to take ownership of personal health and wellness. A 2015 survey found that 66% of ... and older want to use mobile technologies to improve their health by receiving medication reminders and tracking diet ... 1 ]  How is this growing phenomenon going to affect health service delivery? More importantly, will personal ...
News / BY: Eric Wong January/February 2017
... number of physicians require time off work due to mental health issues. In either case, it is important to seek out ... support and to protect your financial assets. The World Health Organization has described disability as encompassing ... from musculoskeletal injuries, disabilities due to mental health issues are prevalent. Physicians experience ...
Letters / BY: Robert H. Brown, MD, CCFP April 2017
... must be a contractual arrangement between patients and health providers to make sure that a patient will use the ...
Clinical Articles / BY: W.D. Robertson, MB, BChir, FRCPC July/August 2017
... was established with representation from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Justice; the provincial College of ... Nurses, and the College of Pharmacists; the regional health authorities and the First Nations Health Authority; and the Coroners Service. Members of this ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Muhammad Morshed, PhD, SCCM October 2017
... British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Public Health Laboratory (PHL) currently provides testing services ... testing.  Methods   From 2006 to 2015, the BCCDC Public Health Laboratory received 112 samples for TBRF testing from ... tick-borne diseases reported in BC, the BCCDC Public Health Laboratory receives only 5 to 25 samples for testing ...
Family Practice Services Committee / BY: Brian Winsby, MD December 2017
... projects funded by the initiative. Data from divisions and health authorities show that these projects are already making a significant impact on health outcomes and access to care. Achieving system-level ... in Nelson that is now five times lower than the Interior Health regional average. Doctors from the Fraser Northwest ...
BC Centre for Disease Control / BY: Mark W. Tyndall, MD, ScD, FRCPC March 2017
British Columbia is in the midst of a public health crisis, with 914 documented overdose deaths in 2016. ... particularly alarming as it is happening despite a public health emergency announcement in April 2016 and a massive ... users. Our approach to reducing the death and devastating health consequences of drug use must be based on engagement, ...
Editorials / BY: Brian Day, MB May 2017
... publications should not be allowed into evidence. The BC Health Minister was called as a witness, and they opposed his ...
News July/August 2017
The Physician Health Program (PHP) has launched an updated website with ... referrals, and education services to help with mental health issues, burnout, relationship stress, workplace ... is completely anonymous and confidential. News Physician Health Program: New website ...