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Dr. Nicole Minielly (family medicine resident) During medical training we complete rotations in rural communities. The diversity of practice … Continue reading “Small towns big impact: Why I chose a rural residency”
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.”
We know that unnecessary paperwork is one of the biggest frustrations for family doctors. In our member survey, you identified … Continue reading “Sick of sick notes: Updated 2025 sick note template”
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”
By Dr. Darren Joneson When I was young, I never imagined becoming a doctor. In fact, I wouldn’t have been … Continue reading “The human cost of a broken system: Why I push for change”
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”
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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”
Dr. Rebecca Janssen Why I became a rural doctor My father was a rural doctor—the old-fashioned kind, the kind that … Continue reading “More than medicine: the heart of rural family practice”
On January 28, BC Family Doctors met with the new Minister of Health, Josie Osborne, to talk about how we … Continue reading “Key takeaways from our meeting with Health Minister Josie Osborne”