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Physician health: A review of lifestyle behaviors and …

WEBPhysicians have traditionally neglected their own health in favor of their many professional and personal obligations. The culture of medicine promotes the belief that physicians are …

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The health benefits of physical activity and …

WEBAncient philosophers and physicians such as Plato and Hippocrates believed in the relationship between physical activity and health, and the lack of physical activity and …

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Depression in older adults: Diagnosis and management

WEBA+A-. Late-life depression (LLD) is defined as a depressive disorder occurring in a patient older than 60 years, although the onset and definition of cutoff may vary.[1] The impact …

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The origins of publicly funded medical care in BC and the …

WEBThe 50th anniversary of the BC Medical Plan, the first government-funded medical care program in British Columbia, was recognized on 1 September 2015. But long before any …

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The role of genetics in medicine: A future of precision …

WEBAlexis and Noah Beery were misdiagnosed and mistreated for cerebral palsy for 14 years, until genetic sequencing led to a proper diagnosis of dopa-responsive dystonia in 2010 …

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Historical perspectives on the theories, diagnosis, and …

WEBAttitudes and views toward psychopathology in the medical and larger social community have undergone drastic transformation throughout history, at times progressing through …

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Evaluating patient perceptions of quality of care through …

WEBBackground Telemedicine can be broadly defined as the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to facilitate health care services, with a common form …

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Shaping the future of virtual care in BC

WEBSince the start of the pandemic, the number of virtual health care visits across the province has catapulted from approximately 700 000 to over 17 million as of June 2021.[1] BC …

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Optimizing fertility Part 1: Evidence-based lifestyle changes

WEBMany couples will seek to increase their fertility with lifestyle changes before consulting a specialist. This article is Part 1 of a two-part review of the current literature on optimizing …

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Using the beneficence model as an ethical approach to surgical …

WEBIntroduction Medical ethics Ethics describes a moral philosophy that guides a person’s actions. Health care professionals practise ethical thinking when making decisions …

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When patients choose to live at risk: What is an ethical approach …

WEBWhen persons living at home or in care facilities (referred to here as “patients”) choose to engage in activities that put themselves or others at risk of harm, health care providers …

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Diagnosis and management of patients with mitochondrial disease

WEBMitochondrial disease is a clinically heterogeneous, often multisystem disorder that can present from birth to old age. Diagnosis is complex and requires the integration of …

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Access patient information with CareConnect British Columbia …

WEBISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print) ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online) Established 1959. A province-wide electronic health record (EHR) is enabling health care providers to access key patient …

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Incorporating exercise prescriptions into medical education

WEBBetween now and our next appointment in 1 month, your exercise prescription will be to walk for 20 to 30 minutes, at least 5 days per week. Start with 10 minutes, and once that …

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Access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities and …

WEBAs public health professionals at the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), which serves First Nations communities in BC, we read with great interest Dr Charuka Maheswaran’s …

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Symbols of medicine British Columbia Medical Journal

WEBThe BCMJis a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians. ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print) ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online) Established …

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Is living near power lines bad for our health

WEBAn increased risk of 69% for leukemia was found for children living within 200 m of power lines while an increased risk of 23% was found for children living within 200 to 600 m of …

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Kloshe Tillicum (good relations) move at the speed of trust

WEBMore Stories. “Health” requires more than health care for people in supportive housing. The BCMJis a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections …

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