2024

On 15 March 2024, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC closed its Library, which came as a shock to many of us. Physicians across British Columbia have expressed their dismay at this decision, both privately and in the pages of the BCMJ.

Blood and body fluid exposures can occur in a variety of health care workplace settings. As a physician, you have different roles and responsibilities in different situations, particularly if you manage your own clinic.

Ticks are known vectors for transmission of tick-borne diseases in British Columbia. Tick bites and concern about tick-borne diseases are common presenting complaints to primary care and urgent care settings, especially during warmer months.

It’s no secret that the inability of patients to access appropriate care in a timely way is a source of constant stress in our health care system. Whether it’s for mental health services, medical imaging, consultations, or surgical care, Canadians wait longer than many other jurisdictions.

Reflecting on when I started practising family medicine, I often found myself apologizing to patients for systemic issues beyond my control, sharing in their frustration over the limitations of our health care system.