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A close up of medical records on shelves.
Editorials / November 2019

Access to medical records

BY: Yvonne Sin, MD

“Doctor, can I see my chart?” The simple answer is, “Yes.” But it is actually a lot more complicated than that. I recently met with a patient who had a complex medical history, involving numerous... Read More

A fallen yellow leaf caught in the branches of a bare bush.
Editorials / November 2019

The time of your life

BY: David R. Richardson, MD

Both of my parents passed away this summer. They lived good lives and made it into their 80s, but it was still a shock to lose them so close together. It is a surreal experience to realize that this... Read More

The front end of a vintage car
President's Comment / October 2019

Healthy aging

BY: Kathleen Ross, MD

Dr Kathleen Ross “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” —David Bowie Aging is an inevitable part of life. Each of us deals with... Read More

A woman in a kayak faces a sunset.
Editorials / October 2019

Transitions

BY: Cynthia Verchere, MD

Every year across the country there are millions of photos taken and shared at the beginning of the school year, marking the passage of time in a unique scholastic font. This happens in our household... Read More

Three sheep standing on a green hillside, staring at the camera.
Editorials / October 2019

The secret to Icelandic health and happiness

BY: David R. Richardson, MD

Icelandic police officer: “Would you care to explain why you have three sheep in your car?” Me: “I rented the economy car so the fourth one wouldn’t fit.” I spent 2 weeks in Iceland this summer... Read More

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December 2019
BCMJ Vol 61 No 10 cover

Latest Content

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    The influence of breast density on breast cancer diagnosis: A study of participants in the BC Cancer Breast Screening Program
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    Drug-induced psychosis and neurological effects following nitrous oxide misuse: A case report
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BCMJ

British Columbia Medical Journal

The BC Medical Journal is a general medical journal published by Doctors of BC. It provides continuing medical education with a focus on evidence-based medicine.

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