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Fresh takes on primary care from Alexa
Shortly after marking her first anniversary at the helm of BC Family Doctors, Alexa Pitoulis, Executive Director, shared insights on … Continue reading
April 15, 2025
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Everything but love? Why continuous care matters
A recent CMAJ essay by Dr. Diana Toubassi reminds us that love and human connection are the essence of relationship-based … Continue reading
April 5, 2025
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Rethinking family medicine: A better system for doctors and patients
A recent Healthy Debate article highlights the urgent need for change in family medicine across Canada. With an estimated shortage … Continue reading
March 31, 2025
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Why we need team-based care
Nearly a quarter of Canadians don’t have a family doctor and close to 40 percent of family doctors are expected … Continue reading
March 27, 2025
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Eliminating sick notes: A necessary step for B.C.’s healthcare system
In British Columbia, requiring employees to obtain sick notes for brief absences not only burdens the healthcare system but also … Continue reading
March 24, 2025
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Fixing Canada’s doctor shortage: What needs to change
A recent CBC News article takes a deep dive into Canada’s doctor shortage and what can be done about it. … Continue reading
March 21, 2025
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Our new report highlights success of LFP Payment Model
Two years of progress: More doctors, better care Two years ago, nearly one million British Columbians were without a family … Continue reading
March 10, 2025
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Gender disparity in medicine: A call for equity
As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Canadian Women Physicians’ Day, we also recognize the gender disparities that still exist … Continue reading
March 3, 2025
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Family doctors and specialists: Working together for better patient care
Family doctors see every day how long waits for specialists affect patients. When someone needs a specialist, they turn to … Continue reading
February 4, 2025
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Bridging the generational divide
Doctors are caught between shifting generational values and long-standing expectations. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the tension between … Continue reading
January 30, 2025
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Where have all the family doctors gone?
New data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights important shifts and challenges in the family physician workforce … Continue reading
January 14, 2025
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Why paperwork is driving doctors away—and how to fix it
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
January 7, 2025
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Improving care for seniors means recruiting more physicians
BC’s Seniors Advocate says the province in not meeting the basic needs of BC seniors. The 2024 Monitoring Seniors Services … Continue reading
December 17, 2024
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Emergency rooms aren’t the answer to primary care gaps
A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights a growing issue: more patients are visiting hospital … Continue reading
December 17, 2024
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We need to talk about violence against family doctors
Workplace violence in health care is a growing problem. Recent reports about rising assaults on nurses and other health care … Continue reading
December 12, 2024