Shortly after marking her first anniversary at the helm of BC Family Doctors, Alexa Pitoulis, Executive Director, shared insights on … Continue reading “Fresh takes on primary care from Alexa”
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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Nearly a quarter of Canadians don’t have a family doctor and close to 40 percent of family doctors are expected … Continue reading “Why we need team-based care”
In British Columbia, requiring employees to obtain sick notes for brief absences not only burdens the healthcare system but also … Continue reading “Eliminating sick notes: A necessary step for B.C.’s healthcare system”
A recent CBC News article takes a deep dive into Canada’s doctor shortage and what can be done about it. … Continue reading “Fixing Canada’s doctor shortage: What needs to change”
Two years of progress: More doctors, better care Two years ago, nearly one million British Columbians were without a family … Continue reading “Our new report highlights success of LFP Payment Model”
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”
Family doctors see every day how long waits for specialists affect patients. When someone needs a specialist, they turn to … Continue reading “Family doctors and specialists: Working together for better patient care”
Doctors are caught between shifting generational values and long-standing expectations. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the tension between … Continue reading “Bridging the generational divide”
New data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights important shifts and challenges in the family physician workforce … Continue reading “Where have all the family doctors gone?”
It’s not just long hours or the rising costs of running a practice that are driving family doctors away—it’s the … Continue reading “Why paperwork is driving doctors away—and how to fix it”
BC’s Seniors Advocate says the province in not meeting the basic needs of BC seniors. The 2024 Monitoring Seniors Services … Continue reading “Improving care for seniors means recruiting more physicians”
A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights a growing issue: more patients are visiting hospital … Continue reading “Emergency rooms aren’t the answer to primary care gaps”
Workplace violence in health care is a growing problem. Recent reports about rising assaults on nurses and other health care … Continue reading “We need to talk about violence against family doctors”