November

Indiscriminate use of natural resources and increased output of noxious end products during manufacturing processes is threatening the very existence of our planet. Most would agree that positive change is necessary, but few are clear on how to accomplish that. Physicians are looked upon as leaders in society, and we should set the example. A good start would be making our offices eco-friendly.

Further to our last column about Google, what suggestions should you make to patients who want information on health concerns?

Most physicians in British Columbia know immunization as a primary care service. Some are aware of the renewed focus on improving immunization programs in the province. This was initially stimulated by the National Immunization Strategy[1] in 2004, and federal funding for provincial and territorial immunization programs. The initial allotment of $400 million over 3 years has now ended, but assisted with launching varicella, pneumococcal, meningococcal C conjugate, and adolescent pertussis vaccine programs around the country.

References

No, no! Not the pruritic or prolapsing kind that requires ligation, excision, or other surgical mayhem. No, I have piles of stuff.

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In their article “Early interventions for mild traumatic brain injury: Reflections on experience,” Dr Dhawan and colleagues[1] have correctly stated that one difficulty in identifying and reporting mild traumatic brain injury involves the many definitions used. Mention is made of the definition proposed by the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.