Imagine a healthcare system where doctors have more time to focus on you. That’s exactly what the LFP Payment Model … Continue reading “How the LFP Payment Model is changing family medicine”
A recent CMAJ essay by Dr. Diana Toubassi reminds us that love and human connection are the essence of relationship-based … Continue reading “Everything but love? Why continuous care matters”
A recent Healthy Debate article highlights the urgent need for change in family medicine across Canada. With an estimated shortage … Continue reading “Rethinking family medicine: A better system for doctors and patients”
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Our Apology
BC Family Doctors is unwavering in our commitment to inclusivity, equity and evidence-based healthcare. We sincerely regret any harm or … Continue reading “Our Apology”
As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Canadian Women Physicians’ Day, we also recognize the gender disparities that still exist … Continue reading “Gender disparity in medicine: A call for equity”
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”
New insurance form changes reduce physician burdens
In rural and remote communities, access to primary care can mean the difference between life and death. For one critically … Continue reading “A race against time: How virtual supports helped save a life in rural B.C.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on the role of compassion in primary care. Compassion in Primary … Continue reading “Leading with heart: Why primary care depends on compassion”
B.C.’s Longitudinal Family Physician Payment Model (LFP) and Alberta’s Physician Comprehensive Care Model (PCCM) were designed to better support family … Continue reading “Improving new payment models for rural family doctors”
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) is calling for urgent action to address the growing healthcare crisis in … Continue reading “Canada needs a plan to tackle our rural healthcare crisis”
We’re developing a strategic plan and we want to hear from you! Join one of three 1.5 hour focus groups … Continue reading “Your voice, our future: Join a focus group today!”
President-Elect Dr. Darren Joneson recently joined the Your Health Care Matters podcast for a thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing … Continue reading “Dr. Darren Joneson on mental well-being & healthcare reform”
BC Family Doctors is proud to support the second phase of OurCare, a national initiative engaging patients across Canada to … Continue reading “Amplifying patient voices in primary care”