First clinical guidelines in Canada for pain following spinal cord injury
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute in Ontario have developed clinical practice guidelines for managing neuropathic pain with patients who have experienced a spinal cord injury. The...
View ArticleCanadian Blood Services reduces restrictions for blood donation
Thousands more people may now be eligible to donate blood following recent changes to a number of Canadian Blood Services deferral policies and donor restrictions. The following notable changes are now...
View ArticleReminder: Apply for 2016–17 benefits under the Parental Leave Program
Are you a physician practising medicine in British Columbia? Are you or your spouse having or adopting a baby or planning a pregnancy between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017?read more
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Within the last year family doctors have participated in more than 3400 PSP service offerings. To learn more about how the Practice Support Program’s suite of services can help doctors build capacity...
View ArticleDoctors of BC 2017 awards: Seeking nominations
Doctors of BC is calling for nominations of members in good standing for either of the following 2017 awards.Don B. Rix Award for Physician LeadershipCandidates for this award may have achieved...
View ArticleDr Michael Klein appointed to the Order of Canada
Dr Michael Klein has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada. Recognized for his sustained contributions to integrating family medicine and maternity care in Canada, Dr Klein is one of 113...
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Welcome Dr Jeevyn Chahal
Dr Jeevyn ChahalWe would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr Jeevyn Chahal, the BCMJ Editorial Board’s newest member. Dr Chahal joined the Board on 1 July 2016.read more
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Three BC doctors awarded Order of BC
Three BC physicians were among the group of 16 civic leaders appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honor. The Order of BC recognizes persons who have served with...
View ArticleLong-term care facility visits (fee items 00114 and 00115)
Keith J. White, MDThe roll-out of the GPSC Residential Care Initiative represents a major advance in delivering high-quality care to residential care residents in British Columbia. One of the...
View ArticleFirst-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations in young patients
Derek Smith, MD, FRCS(C)Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations are a relatively common injury, with an incidence rate near 24 per 100 000 person-years.[1] The injury is 2 to 5 times more common in...
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Dr G. Barrie Purves, 1942–2016
Sherrill Purves, MDBrian M. Hunt, MDDr Barrie Purves died 11 March 2016 from complications of multiple myeloma for which he had been successfully treated for nearly 14 years. He is survived by this...
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Dr James Holmes, 1934–2016
James M. Tisdale, MDIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Jim Holmes on 3 June 2016.I am deeply honored to have been asked by his family to write a few words about my very good...
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Guest editorial: Congenital heart disease: Complexities and considerations
Jasmine Grewal, MDMarla Kiess, MD, FRCPCDr Jasmine GrewalDr Marla Kiess< Disclaimer: This article has been peer reviewed.read more
View ArticleHistory and evolution of the treatment of adult congenital heart disease
Marla Kiess, MD, FRCPCSurgical developments and other advances mean that more congenital heart disease patients are reaching adulthood and requiring the support of a team that includes cardiologists,...
View ArticleSurgical and interventional management of adult congenital heart disease
Andrew Campbell, MD, FRCPCRonald G. Carere, MD, FRCPCA growing population of patients with adult CHD is being helped today by rapidly developing surgical techniques and catheter-based technologies.Over...
View ArticleSpecial considerations in the management of adult congenital heart disease
Jasmine Grewal, MDNathan W. Brunner, MDJennifer Ellis, MD, FRCPCJohn Swiston, MD, FRCPCJonathon Leipsic, MD, FRCPC, FSCCTRobert D. Levy, MD, FRCPCAmanda Barlow, MD, FRCPCSantabanu Chakrabarti, MD,...
View ArticleEnsuring a successful transition and transfer from pediatric to adult care in...
Karen LeComte, MSN, RNBrian Sinclair, MD, FRCPCSarah Cockell, PhD, RPsychEmma Iacoe, MSN, RNAlexia Gillespie, BSN, BEd, RNDerek Human, MD, FRCPCAs CHD patients make the shift from a family-centred...
View ArticleVANCOUVER (DWTN)—MED OFFICE SPACE
Two established psychiatrists seeking a third psychiatrist to share office space in the Robson Professional Building located on Robson Street. The space features two bright offices; reception/waiting...
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