April

Infertility affects 24% to 33% of physicians—which is significantly higher than the 12% rate in the general population.

Our work as physicians has many challenges, and I’m sure we all have lists of pet peeves related to it. The administrative burden and long work hours would probably be near the top of the list, followed closely by poor work–life balance, difficult patient encounters, and difficult patients.

What a wonderful life! Dr Kenneth George Appleby was the original BC Lions doctor (1954–1994), retiring with three Grey Cup rings, from 1964, 1985, and 1994.

The article “Cervical screening in BC—Change inspired by First Nations and Métis communities” [BCMJ 2024;66:370-374] was very informative in demonstrating that by including care, compassion, and understanding in screening for cervical cancer in this population, the incidence of this preventable disease may be reduced significantly. Hopefully, like in other populations, aided by high acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine, cervical cancer will be eradicated in the future.