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Mark Fok, MD, FRCPC
The population of older adults in Canada is growing rapidly. In 2008, adults aged 65 and older made up 14% of the population and this number is expected to rise to more than 27% by 2050.[1] Clinicians caring for older... Read More
We thank the editors of the BCMJ for the opportunity to respond to Dr Passmore’s thoughtful letter. He provides several important points as well as a context for these difficult and challenging situations... Read More
We read the article “Prescribing second-generation antipsychotic medications: Practice guidelines for general practitioners” [BCMJ 2012;54:75-82] with great interest and applaud the efforts of Ms Horn and... Read More
Sleep deprivation and fatigue and their aftereffects during medical training are topical issues in medical education. Long work hours combined with acute and chronic sleep deprivation have raised concerns about the... Read More