Guest editorial: Osteoarthritis, Part 1
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. Read More
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. Read More
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and often debilitating disease. Referral to an orthopaedic surgeon is appropriate when there are radiographic changes consistent with osteoarthritis that are accompanied by symptoms. Read More
Blood and body fluid exposures can occur in a variety of health care workplace settings. As a physician, you have different roles and responsibilities in different situations, particularly if you manage your own clinic. Read More
Knee osteoarthritis, the predominant cause of chronic knee pain, often leads patients to consult their family practitioner. Read More
Reflecting on when I started practising family medicine, I often found myself apologizing to patients for systemic issues beyond my control, sharing in their frustration over the limitations of our health care system. Read More
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC announced the closure of the College Library (as of 15 March 2024) in an email sent on 1 March. I have reflected on the loss of this service since writing to the registrar of the College to express my concerns. Read More
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that results from progressive loss of articular cartilage, usually in the setting of chronic wear and tear or many years after trauma that has caused articular irregularity. Read More
It’s no secret that the inability of patients to access appropriate care in a timely way is a source of constant stress in our health care system. Whether it’s for mental health services, medical imaging, consultations, or surgical care, Canadians wait longer than many other jurisdictions. Read More
On 15 March 2024, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC closed its Library, which came as a shock to many of us. Physicians across British Columbia have expressed their dismay at this decision, both privately and in the pages of the BCMJ. Read More
Total knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pain secondary to osteoarthritis of the knee. It is considered in patients who have chronic pain that is severe enough to hinder daily functioning and in cases where first-line pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic arthritis treatments are ineffective. Read More
Ticks are known vectors for transmission of tick-borne diseases in British Columbia. Tick bites and concern about tick-borne diseases are common presenting complaints to primary care and urgent care settings, especially during warmer months. 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