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Retirement, and the path not taken
Ralph Jones, MBChBDisclaimer: This article has been peer reviewed. Doctor Introduction: Dr Jones is a Divisions of Family Practice FP lead, BCMA board member, care home medical director, and mental...
View ArticleInformed consent and its documentation: Implications for medical malpractice...
Zamil Karim, MD, FRCPCSaad S. Alkhowaiter, MD, FRCPCBrian Bressler, MD, FRCPCEric M. Yoshida, MD, FRCPCA quality assurance review at two teaching hospitals in British Columbia found that most...
View Article10-NIGHT CARIBBEAN CRUISE
CME Location: Caribbean CME Time: Sat, 2014-02-22 (All day) - Tue, 2014-03-04 (All day)The Canadian Cardiovascular Society is pleased to present a leading-edge CME program, Cardiovascular 2014 Focus...
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CME Location: Caribbean CME Time: Sat, 2014-03-08 (All day) - Sat, 2014-03-15 (All day)read more
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Help for women with chronic genital pain: An update on the UBC/VGH vulvodynia...
Blog Author: Tara Lyon Tara LyonBlog Teaser: An article published last week by UBC reports encouraging progress in the treatment of vulvodynia (persistent pain or discomfort in the genital area). The...
View ArticleBC HIV care increases viral suppression: Study
A new study shows BC has been increasingly successful at identifying and engaging HIV-positive individuals into treatment following the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in...
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New findings on heart attack symptoms
New study findings by researchers with Providence Health Care warn that relying on traditional symptoms to recognize heart attacks in women and young people can lead to mis-diagnoses. read more
View ArticleThree BC doctors receive Order of British Columbia
The Order of British Columbia is an official part of the Canadian Honours System and recognizes those who have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of their fellow citizens in the province. This...
View ArticleHealth Council of Canada: Results of health reform disappointing
A new report from the Health Council of Canada, entitled “Better health, better care, better value for all,” indicates that a decade of health care reform in Canada has produced disappointing results....
View ArticleUBC researcher receives Arthritis Society grant
In September the Arthritis Society announced the commitment of over $4.5 million in funding for arthritis research projects in Canada. A total of 29 grants were awarded to researchers at institutions...
View ArticleStatistics Canada report on caregivers
In 2012 about 8.1 million individuals (28% of Canadians aged 15 years and older) provided care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition, disability, or health care needs related...
View ArticleEMR use in BC: The future is now (part 1)
EMR adoption in British Columbia is now at 80% of target full-service family practice and specialist physicians, one of the highest rates in Canada along with Ontario and Alberta. We expect that this...
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An icy birth and an incorrect bill: The backseat delivery of a Yukon pioneer
W. James Corbett, MDHarvey Schroyen Harvey Schroyen was born on an icy cold night in November 1950, near a small mining camp just south of the Arctic Circle. Finding the invoice for the delivery over...
View ArticleThinking outside the (check) box
Katherine Thompson ShoultsA physical exam leads to a rare diagnosis—and a pivotal lesson.Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Abdominal pain. As a medical student, I study, practise, and apply approaches...
View ArticleInformation for physicians discussing breast cancer screening with patients
Andrew J. Coldman, PhDNorman Phillips MSc, MAChristine Wilson, MD, FRCPCJanette SamOutcomes data collected by the Screening Mammography Program of BC can help women decide about participating in breast...
View ArticlePractical tips for nutritional counseling
Kathleen Cadenhead, MDMargo Sweeny, MDPaul Martiquet, MD, CM, CCFP, MHScHelen Yeung, MHSc, RDBarbara Leslie, RDIn January 2011 the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) Personal Health Risk...
View ArticleImmunizeBC: An online resource for health professionals
Chelsea Haines, RN, BScNJessica Harper, RN, BScN Every day immunization saves lives and makes it possible for British Columbians to live free of illness and disability associated with many...
View ArticleChiropractic treatment for injured workers
Jeffrey Quon, DC, MHSc, PhD, FCCSCBack pain accounts for a significant proportion of WorkSafeBC’s injury claims and costs due to time lost from work. In terms of recommended interventions for low back...
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Proust questionnaire: Gordon Mackie, MD
Gordon Mackie, MD Doctor Introduction: Dr Mackie is a neurologist practising in Richmond.read more
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