UBC is first WHO Collaborating Centre
The World Health Organization has designated the Division of Mathematical Modeling at the UBC Centre for Disease Control as the first WHO Collaborating Centre dedicated to bringing together complexity...
View ArticleAustralian health system an example for Canada
Australia’s universal health care system outperforms Canada across many measures of access and outcomes, and offers important lessons for Canada on health policy reform, according to a new report from...
View ArticleEmergence of norovirus strain GII.4 Sydney (2012) in BC
Natalie Prystajecky, BScJudith Isaac-Renton, MD, DPH, FRCPCBrian Auk, BScJoe Fung, MScBelinda Wong, BScClare Kong, BScNoroviruses are extremely contagious viruses and the leading cause of...
View ArticleHeritable thrombophilia testing in British Columbia: A report on practice...
Tyler W. Smith, MD, MHSc, FRCPCDavid Pi, MD, FRCPCMonika Hudoba, MD, FRCPCAgnes Y. Y. Lee, MD, MSc, FRCPCResults from a survey and data from records for factor V Leiden mutation testing indicate that...
View ArticleHome oxygen therapy in British Columbia
D. Sandberg, RRTJ. Fleetham, MD, FRCPCUpdated eligibility requirements for the Home Oxygen Program are now in effect.Long-term home oxygen therapy reduces mortality and improves quality of life for...
View ArticleCardiac rehabilitation in BC: An approach based on Dr Hellerstein’s model
J. Rajala MD, FRCPCC. Taylor MD, FACCN. KamoosiM. Naruki-van VelzenAndrew Ignaszewski, MD, FRCPCRisk factor modification, diet, and exercise are still key to improving heart health.Dr Herman...
View ArticleNew coverage for work-related mental disorders
Kenmau Chow, MDLarry Myette, MDFamily physicians play a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and are instrumental in assisting patients with disability claims.read more
View ArticleAttachment: How “A GP for Me” will help improve BC’s primary care system
Bill Cavers, MDOn 22 February Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and BCMA President Dr Shelley Ross announced the provincial rollout of funding for the attachment initiative, sometimes referred to as...
View ArticleGluten elimination diets: Facts for patients on this food fad
Kathleen Cadenhead, MDMargo Sweeny, MDGluten is being blamed for numerous health problems, and recent claims suggest that by eliminating gluten from our diet we can cure diabetes, obesity, rheumatic...
View ArticleCaRMS: The debate rages on
Blog Author: Tara Lyon Tara LyonWe recently received an online comment on an editorial by BCMJ board member Dr Cynthia Verchere on the CaRMS process (“Choosing the right resident,” originally...
View ArticlePEDIATRIC EMERG MED UPDATE
CME Location: Vancouver CME Time: Fri, 2013-05-10 (All day) - Sat, 2013-05-11 (All day)The 10th Annual Pediatric Emergency Medicine Update for Pediatricians and Emergency Physicians will be presented...
View ArticleOPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE--FRASER VALLEY
Thirty-year-old practice in the Frasier Valley for sale, for the cost of the equipment only. The office has been newly refinished with new furnishings and computer system. An OCT, HRT, visual field,...
View ArticleFP--VICTORIA
Busy family practice in beautiful, sports-oriented, artistically eclectic Victoria comes with sale of a 625-square-foot strata office. Multispecialty professional building with X-ray, lab, and free...
View ArticleFPs--GABRIOLA ISLAND
Gabriola Island Family Practice has an immediate opportunity to join two colleagues in a brand-new, fully equipped facility. Fibre optic, EMR, three-bay urgent care, helipad, medical laboratory, low...
View ArticleFP--NANAIMO
Physician needed for clinic oriented to sport medicine and the care of families and children. Near park, elementary school, ocean, shops, seawall. OB, ER, and hospital optional. Physician relocating...
View ArticleGP--NORTH BURNABY
Doctor required to replace retiring traditional GP around August 2013 in North Burnaby. Congenial group of 10 doctors and staff. No hospital work. Obstetrics available if desired. Low overhead, no...
View ArticleLOCUMS/FT FPs--COWICHAN VALLEY
Interested in the laid-back lifestyle of southern Vancouver Island? Representing 88 GPs, the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice (CVDFP) offers both short- and long-term locum placements, with...
View ArticleFT/PT FPs--SURREY
The Community Birth Program in Surrey is seeking family physicians for half- or full-time work in maternity care. The clinic is a multidisciplinary program including physicians, nursing, nurse...
View ArticleFP--MAPLE RIDGE
Physician required for three half days per week in a women’s correctional facility in Maple Ridge. No overhead, salary plus billing to MSP. Compensation for travel. Physician will require both...
View ArticleFPs--NELSON
Two openings in busy, well-established family practice clinic in beautiful Nelson. Full EMR clinic, allied health workers, very well-trained MOAs, billing done onsite, flexible hours, shared weekend...
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