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”
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”
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Building a Stronger Healthcare System for B.C. December 12 is Universal Health Coverage Day—a day to reflect on making high-quality … Continue reading “Universal Health Coverage day”
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”
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On December 6, we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day honours the … Continue reading “Gender-based violence and the role of family doctors”
An article in The Walrus recently shed light on why so many Canadians struggle to find a family doctor. Burnout, … Continue reading “Your doctor won’t see you—why the LFP Payment Model matters”
Artificial intelligence is making waves across industries, and healthcare is no exception. In a recent CBC story, Dr. Tahmeena Ali, … Continue reading “How AI could shape family medicine: Insights from Dr. Tahmeena Ali”
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.”
Doctors of BC invites all Clinical Faculty members to participate in a survey that will guide important discussions with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
A recent analysis from McMaster University confirms what we’ve known for years: when patients don’t have access to a family … Continue reading “The importance of having a family doctor”
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”
Dr. Shelly Eckland Jetzer My journey in family medicine started with a love for people and their stories. I was … Continue reading “Solving the family doctor crisis: my journey back to practice “