Understanding chronic conditions in BC
Chronic diseases are leading causes of disability and death. They have a major impact on individual well-being and result in significant costs to the health care system. Read More
Chronic diseases are leading causes of disability and death. They have a major impact on individual well-being and result in significant costs to the health care system. Read More
As days with recorded temperatures above 30 °C become increasingly frequent in BC, the risk of heat-related illness increases, with workers who primarily work outdoors more likely to be affected. Heat generation or exposure may also be caused by factors other than hotter ambient temperatures. Read More
In the article “Chasing a moving train: The general surgery workforce versus population growth in BC,” the authors recognize that “[c]ancer care is a resource-intensive area of medicine.” Pathology is also critical to cancer care, and the pathology workforce is also chasing a moving train. Read More
Radiologists can offer a number of image-guided percutaneous therapies in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, including newer nonpharmacological options such as neuroablation, neuromodulation, and genicular artery embolization. Read More
Safe vehicle speeds are crucial to prevent serious injuries due to crashes; higher speeds make crashes both more likely to occur and more severe in their outcomes. Read More
BC is in a unique position to learn from other provinces and countries that offer fertility funding. We review the available data and consider how to provide equitable access for BC residents to a much-needed treatment. Read More
We are optimistic that the articles presented in this two-part theme issue will provide valuable insights on knee osteoarthritis. Read More
By better characterizing patient-level barriers to health care in rural Indigenous populations, more effective, culturally appropriate, and accessible care can be provided. Read More
As doctors, we hear about and feel the daily challenges of a constrained health care system—the lack of adequate doctors, nurses, operating rooms, hospital beds, CT, and MRI, and the list goes on. How do we improve access for patients amid these ongoing challenges? Read More
I wish to affirm the Premise put forward by Drs Bell and Sloan that both patients and physicians benefit from increased access to primary care [BCMJ 2024;66:14-15]. Read More
Significant advancements in obesity medicine have led to evidence-based treatments for patients who were once denied care and have provided them with legitimate clinical options for managing both obesity and arthritis. Read More
The government’s plan to tax the “very wealthiest” has been criticized by many for failing to account for how middle-class Canadians and small businesses, including medical professional corporations, will be affected. Read More