Dr David Richardson joined the BCMJ Editorial Board in 2006, and became editor of the Journal in August 2008. Dr Richardson has been a general practitioner in Langley since 1992 and is on active staff at Langley Hospital. His extracurricular activities include soccer, mountain biking, and competing as a triathlete.
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David R. Richardson, MD
“Take the coast road. It’s in way better condition and much nicer to drive.” This was the e-mail advice I received from the nice woman at the hotel in Amalfi, Italy, in response to my query as to the best method of... Read More
“Excuse me, are you wearing one of those new Fitbits?” I asked a healthy looking woman in her 40s while shopping. “Oh, yes, I am. Not only is it stylish but it tracks my activity. I do between 5000 and 10 000 steps... Read More
Recently our profession has faced a number of controversial issues—physician-assisted dying, narcotic prescribing for nonmalignant pain, and the use of medicinal marijuana to name a few. I’m not an expert on any of... Read More
Thank you for your response letter to my editorial. I have great respect for my hardworking hospitalist colleagues and meant no disrespect. My piece reflects the statistics and experiences at my hospital and was meant... Read More
Fifty came and went and I smiled to myself as presbyopia was nowhere to be seen; then came 51. I distinctly remember the day those tiny sutures were in focus from afar but so indistinct close up. The Modern Man three... Read More
Many hospitals in BC are looking for ways to deal with unattached, or orphan, patients. These admitted patients fall into three categories: those who have a family physician who has privileges at another facility, those... Read More
Thank you for your letters regarding the cover art on our October issue. The BCMJ Editorial Board and the authors of the two-part series on child maltreatment agree that this image is very disturbing. But... Read More
“How did your appointment with the specialist go, Mrs Smith?” “He told me that he is the best physician west of the Rockies, which makes me wonder if he really is.” The best definition I’ve found for humility is “... Read More
I’m not sure which word best fits but I have recently experienced all four. A year ago my life was altered by a collision with a large metal object. I don’t like to dwell on the what-ifs, but a few millimetres make a... Read More
“In case you are wondering, we named it Sidney,” my patient offered during a recent visit. “Pardon?” I responded. “I was cleared by the transplant team and Sidney the kidney is going to my sister.” I believe... Read More