Pregnant women in some BC communities can face fragmented and siloed perinatal care, split between family doctors, registered midwives, and obstetricians—who may not communicate, collaborate, or even trust each other.

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As Canada’s population ages, dementia diagnoses are on the rise—there are currently 564 000 Canadians living with dementia,[1] and 25 000 new cases are diagnosed every year.[1] A diagnosis of dementia, known as “the disease of a thousand goodbyes,” is life altering for patients, their families, and their caregivers, and creates a need for support and guidance as they help their loved one navigate their dementia journey.

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Injured workers often require imaging for joint-related trauma or pain. After a history and examination, plain radiographs are often the next step in investigating a patient’s musculoskeletal complaints. Patients with possible surgical pathology, such as osteoarthritis, may be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon, who often repeats the initial films. While there may be other reasons for requesting new X-rays, such as time elapsed since first films, specific views, or accessibility, a very common reason is that the original films were not ordered weight-bearing.

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Injuries are the leading cause of death among British Columbians age 1 to 44, and the fifth leading cause of death among Canadians of all ages.[1,2] Every year in BC approximately 2000 deaths and 8000 cases of permanent disability result from injury.[2] Beyond the injured person, there are far-reaching consequences for families, communities, the health care system, and society at large. This public health issue directly affects the practice of physicians who must care for these people.

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