My Doctor Dumped Me. Here’s Why That’s So Common
…tion that offers patients a LifePlus program for $4,650 a year. With that tacked on to the medical services plan fees they bill the government, Telus provides premium care to those willing and able to pay, including fast access to your personal primary care physician or nurse practitioner, 30-minute appointments, a soup-to-nuts annual checkup, rapid access to specialists and associated dieticians, kinesiologists, nurses, psychologists and other pr…
Fresh takes on primary care from Alexa
…ors, Alexa Pitoulis, Executive Director, shared insights on the pressures facing the primary care system and how family physicians are rallying together to create needed change. “We will never get to a point again where there are enough family doctors to match the population growth in the way that medicine and family medicine is being practiced,” Alexa explained during a Discovery Pod interview. The supply and demand challenges necessitate that w…
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The heart of family medicine: Trust, tragedy and the bonds that endure
…akes time to show you care. There’s a Stephen Covey quote: “change takes place at the pace of trust.” I tell residents, you can prescribe the right medicine and advice but if the person doesn’t trust you they may not take it. The power of connection Early in my career I remember a young mom called the hospital to say that her baby wasn’t breathing. I rushed down there to be there when they came in. I remember her coming through the doors, holding…
COVID-19 Resources for Doctors
…ssions (Physician Health Program) BCCFP: My Family Doctor Cares campaign Practicing Cultural Safety and Humility in Response to COVID-19 Preparing for a virtual appointment COVID-19 infographic for patients Twitter Accounts to Follow BC Centre for Disease Control BC Family Doctors Doctors of BC College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Dr Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Jennifer Tranmer, President of BC Family Doctors Dr Rene…
Joining BC Family Doctors in 2023
…d click on “Pay membership dues now”. The page will lead you to a secure site where you can enter your credit card information and complete your payment. BC Family Doctors shares a database with Doctors of BC. We use the membership data to update your website access to the BC Family Doctors website, as well as share news and important updates about family medicine. For further questions about membership renewal, please send us a message at sgp.off…
Pediatric Lipid Screening and Treatment Survey
…ing. The anonymous responses will be used alongside existing survey data from pediatricians to inform the creation of pediatric lipid screening guidelines and knowledge translation activities. Access the survey here. For more information, view the flyer or contact Venessa Thorsen of BCCHR at cardioresearch@bcchr.ca….
Electronic health records need to support doctors, not slow us down
…versions of the system at the same time. Incomplete or fragmented patient data across different platforms means doctors spend more time piecing together patient records. Impact on patients These EHR issues are affecting both doctors and patients. With so much time spent on administrative tasks, doctors have less time to spend on patient care. In fact, in a 10-hour emergency room shift, doctors spend over an hour just clicking through the EHR syst…
Universal Health Coverage day
…decisions for patient care. Create strong rules around the use of patient data to ensure privacy and transparency. Universal Health Coverage Day reminds us of the importance of working together to create a healthcare system that serves everyone. By focusing on what matters most—patients, quality care, and fairness—we can build a better future for healthcare. Let’s ensure that primary care remains a cornerstone of our public health system, so ever…
WorkSafeBC – How to Bill a Form 8
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Mind the care gap: the highs and lows of rural family medicine
…iable emergency transport services would make a huge difference. In some places, even reliable roads are lacking, making winter travel treacherous and delaying urgent care. Each rural community has unique needs. Tailoring health services to address specific challenges in each community is essential for improving outcomes. One of the most significant gaps is access to specialist care. In urban centres, patients can see specialist the same day if th…
How the LFP Payment Model is changing family medicine
…their health. The LFP model also makes it easier to de-prescribe—cutting back on medications patients don’t actually need. Dr. Shyman has seen too many hospital patients still taking medications prescribed decades ago that no longer serve them. With more time to review prescriptions, she can make sure her patients are only taking what’s necessary. For doctors like Dr. Shyman, the LFP Payment Model has been a game-changer. It allows them to practi…
CMA Survey: Share your admin burdens
…(CFIB) is conducting the first national survey on the state of administrative burdens experienced by Canadian physicians. Your participation will help build the baseline data needed to drive change through strong, evidence-based recommendations. Deadline: August 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m….
Understanding the LFP Panel Payment: What Physicians Need to Know
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…and honour that I have been gifted to love, to laugh, to care for and protect, to be present for my family and to treasure each priceless and irreplaceable moment of each day. Dr Kevin Martin Treasurer BC Family Doctors…
The Future of Virtual Care
…ual and in-person—must be designed and delivered with an equity-first approach. We must recognize the diverse needs and digital literacies of patients and communities. This means supporting virtual care provided by both video and phone, since many British Columbians lack reliable high-speed internet. The goal is to create equity-driven virtual care policies that remove barriers for underserved and marginalized communities. 3. Appropriateness & St…
Help Rethink the Future of Primary Care
The OurCare team is seeking to hear from as many people as possible across the country about their experiences and priorities for the future of primary care. The project is led by Dr. Tara Kiran, a researcher from MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions (Unity Health Toronto). It is said to be the largest primary care research survey of its kind in Canada. Take the survey and use these materials to share the research survey link with others. Study…
Fee-for-Service Increases from 2022 PMA
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New Fee: Office Vaginal Speculum Exam
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