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”
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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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Paperwork is overwhelming family doctors. It’s robbing physicians of valuable time to see patients. It’s time to lessen the administrative … Continue reading “Stop the forms! Speak out on administrative burdens”
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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 “
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In a recent CBC article, Dr. Ewan Affleck shed light on a growing problem that’s putting Canadians’ health at risk: … Continue reading “Better data, better care: Why we need to improve EMRs”