Less than a year after a dreadful diagnosis, constant pain, immobility, and therapeutic setbacks, Murray died comfortably in his home. His family and close friends remained with him a few more hours, with candles lit, sipping good wine.
Dr Myers was selected as the 2006 Osler Orator, Vancouver Medical Association. This is a revised version of his address.
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Premier Gordon Campbell has initiated a Conversation on Health Care in this province and has invited everyone to take part. He envisions a public debate among all British Columbians about the health care system we all want, expect, and can afford.
Beginning in 2002, physicians from around the province participated in a research project on the effectiveness of four different methods of delivering physician education related to workplace injury management. The project was led by Dr Harry Karlinsky, psychiatric consultant to WorkSafeBC and director of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for the UBC Department of Psychiatry, under a grant from WorkSafeBC’s Research Secretariat.