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BCMA statement on October 10th ruling by the BC Court of Appeal on Assisted Suicide

October 10, 2013

The October 10th BC Court of Appeal ruling reversing a lower court decision means assisted suicide for terminally ill patients remains illegal. Physicians will continue to follow the law and endeavour to make their terminally ill patients as comfortable as possible.

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BCMA President urges community leaders to network with physicians

September 17, 2013

As President of the BC Medical Association, Dr William Cunningham is constantly doing something that most people say they hate – giving speeches. Dr Cunningham knows it is a crucial part of his job. Its value was recently reinforced when he gave a speech at the annual Union of BC Municipalities...
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BCMA President Addresses First-Year Med Students

September 12, 2013

On behalf of BC’s doctors, President Dr William Cunningham congratulated first-year medical students at a special BCMA orientation event held at UBC on September 11.

Dr Cunningham looked back at his own time at medical school, telling the students that, “Along the way it was hard work,...
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Work plan to improve specialist services in BC

August 6, 2013

The BCMA hosted an evening session with specialist section heads on July 18 to provide details about the Specialist Services Committee (SSC) 2013-2014 Work Plan. This was the second event the BCMA held for section heads. The previous session discussed Credentialing and Privileging.

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Divisions of Family Practice and partners gather at Summer 2013 Provincial Round Table

August 1, 2013

The Summer 2013 Provincial Round Table, held June 12 - 14, provided an excellent opportunity for physicians, Divisions of Family Practice coordinators and executive directors, to share ideas and develop solutions to common issues that will help better serve the needs of patients.

With all...
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