How to approach the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis, the predominant cause of chronic knee pain, often leads patients to consult their family practitioner. 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
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
The rise of artificial intelligence has the potential to drastically improve physicians’ professional lives. With the release of ChatGPT, public attention has been captivated, along with mixed feelings of fear and awe regarding future implications. Read More
We are optimistic that the articles presented in this two-part theme issue will provide valuable insights on knee osteoarthritis. Read More
Significant advancements in obesity medicine have led to evidence-based treatments for patients who were once denied care and have provided them with legitimate clinical options for managing both obesity and arthritis. Read More
Physiotherapy is a safe and effective nonpharmacological intervention that can be used to manage knee osteoarthritis and improve patients’ quality of life. Read More
Radiologists can offer a number of image-guided percutaneous therapies in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, including newer nonpharmacological options such as neuroablation, neuromodulation, and genicular artery embolization. Read More
By better characterizing patient-level barriers to health care in rural Indigenous populations, more effective, culturally appropriate, and accessible care can be provided. Read More
By incorporating physician mental and physical health, we help doctors have the agency to treat patients more effectively. Read More
I wish to affirm the Premise put forward by Drs Bell and Sloan that both patients and physicians benefit from increased access to primary care [BCMJ 2024;66:14-15]. Read More
In article “Chasing a moving train: The general surgery workforce versus population growth in BC,” the authors recognize that “[c]ancer care is a resource-intensive area of medicine." Pathology is also critical to cancer care, and the pathology workforce is also chasing a moving train. Read More
BC is in a unique position to learn from other provinces and countries that offer fertility funding. We review the available data and consider how to provide equitable access for BC residents to a much-needed treatment. Read More
As days with recorded temperatures above 30 °C become increasingly frequent in BC, the risk of heat-related illness increases, with workers who primarily work outdoors more likely to be affected. Heat generation or exposure may also be caused by factors other than hotter ambient temperatures. Read More
As doctors, we hear about and feel the daily challenges of a constrained health care system—the lack of adequate doctors, nurses, operating rooms, hospital beds, CT, and MRI, and the list goes on. How do we improve access for patients amid these ongoing challenges? Read More