September

The College Library offers the Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs (CHPD) in two online volumes—one pertaining to adults, and another for children and adolescents. The CHPD contains authoritative drug information based on the latest evidence, gathered from large clinical trials to case reports discussing rare adverse effects. The information is presented in concise reviews and color-coded tables for ease of use at the point of care. A range of clinicians from psychiatrists to family practitioners can benefit from the CHPD.

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The BCMJ invites writing submissions from student authors, and each year awards a prize of $1000 for the best medical student submission accepted for print and online publication. Students are encouraged to submit full-length scientific articles and essay pieces for consideration.

Take a moment and ask yourself, how many days per week do you engage in moderate (or higher intensity) physical activities (like a brisk walk), and then, on those days, how many minutes do you engage in activity at that level? Multiply the numbers and see if you meet the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week.

How long did that take? Did it make you reflect on your physical activity habits?

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References

The Vancouver Medical Staff Hall of Honour of Vancouver Coastal Health was created, with the approval of the hospital administration, to commemorate both the 110th anniversary of the Vancouver General Hospital (2016), and the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation (2017).

An Indigenous storytelling project called Coyote’s Food Medicines was launched in front of an audience of 4000 Elders at the BC Elders Gathering in July to encourage conversations about wellness and how to manage medications for a healthy life.