As the province prepares to release the 2025 budget, family doctors across British Columbia are looking for one thing: a … Continue reading “What family doctors need from the 2025 provincial budget”
Dear Colleagues, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our recent board meeting, which left me deeply appreciative … Continue reading “Strengthening family medicine together: An update from Maryam”
Every British Columbian should have access to a family doctor who knows them, their history, and their health needs over … Continue reading “Statement from BC Family Doctors on the 2025 Throne Speech”
We know that unnecessary paperwork is one of the biggest frustrations for family doctors. In our member survey, you identified … Continue reading “Sick of sick notes: Updated 2025 sick note template”
On January 28, BC Family Doctors met with the new Minister of Health, Josie Osborne, to talk about how we … Continue reading “Key takeaways from our meeting with Health Minister Josie Osborne”
We welcome the Premier’s focus on improving primary care, strengthening health workforce recruitment and retention and reducing administrative burdens in … Continue reading “Protecting primary care: Ensuring stability for family doctors”
Looking ahead to 2025, here’s our wish list for rural healthcare — key priorities we’re eager to get to work … Continue reading “Our 2025 rural healthcare wish list”
In rural B.C., patients often face overwhelming challenges just to access essential healthcare. Many endure long travel times, and some … Continue reading “Fair Care Everywhere”
Sick notes place an unnecessary administrative burden on family doctors, taking valuable time away from direct patient care in an … Continue reading “BC doctors call for an end to sick notes”
Family doctors are the backbone of health care. That’s who we turn to for help managing chronic conditions, preventing illness … Continue reading “Making better access to primary care a priority in B.C.”
With the announcement of B.C.’s new cabinet last week, BC Family Doctors wasted no time ensuring family medicine remains a … Continue reading “New cabinet, renewed advocacy: Putting primary care front and centre”
With the election behind us, B.C.’s political leaders now have the critical task of finding solutions to our primary care … Continue reading “Congratulations to B.C.’s new leaders”