Better data, better care: Why we need to improve EMRs
In a recent CBC article, Dr. Ewan Affleck shed light on a growing problem that’s putting Canadians’ health at risk: disjointed health information systems that fail to connect the dots. A report from Alberta highlights just how fragmented our healthcare data can be, leading to preventable medical errors and even death. But this isn’t just Alberta’s problem—British Columbians are facing the same challenges. For family doctors in B.C., who provide c…
Our 2025 rural healthcare wish list
Looking ahead to 2025, here’s our wish list for rural healthcare — key priorities we’re eager to get to work on: Keep rural ERs open Emergency room closures deeply impact rural communities. We hope to see targeted strategies to stabilize rural ERs through sustainable staffing solutions, improved rural compensation models, and improved support for healthcare teams. Strengthen recruitment and retention for rural healthcare Attracting doctors, nurse…
LFP Payment Model Newsletters
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2022-2025 WorkSafeBC Agreement
In March 2024, Doctors of BC and WorkSafeBC signed the 2022-2025 Physicians and Surgeons’ WorkSafeBC Services Agreement. This agreement provides an overall 14.5% increase for WorkSafeBC-managed fees by the end of the contract, plus another 1% in the third year if the BC inflation rate is high. As the agreement is effective as of April 1, 2022, fees will be paid retroactively to that date. A retroactive payment will be made. Here are the key chang…
What family doctors need from the 2025 provincial budget
As the province prepares to release the 2025 budget, family doctors across British Columbia are looking for one thing: a real commitment to sustainable, accessible primary care. The past few years have brought significant challenges and some important changes, but we are still far from ensuring that every British Columbian has access to a family doctor. Here’s what we need to see: 1. Continued investment in the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP)…
2025 Annual General Meeting
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Celebrating Danette Dawkin, 2025 BC Family Physician of the Year
Congratulations to Danette Dawkin, who was awarded 2025 BC Family Physician of the Year at the BC College of Family Physicians awards celebration on May 15. We are thrilled Danette has received this well-deserved recognition! As BC Family Doctors’ past president, we saw first-hand Danette’s dedication to creating a healthcare system that is more equitable and sustainable for all family doctors and patients, regardless of where they live. Danette…
Recent media about the family doctor shortage
…s paint a dire picture’: B.C. facing looming shortage of family physicians CBC British Columbia: Green Party calls on B.C. government to take urgent action on family doctor shortage Global News Health: Awareness campaign launched as thousands of Okanagan residents remain without a physician BC Family Doctors: Shortage of family doctors prompts awareness campaign BC’s Provincial Legislature: BC Today- Daily Report, April 7, 2022 Chek Watch Local: L…
BC’s Healthcare System in the News
…ritish Columbians need and deserve. It’s time to invest in family doctors. CBC (Sept 20): Situation Critical: B.C.’s health-care crisis is unrelenting. What can be done to fix it? Healthy Debate (Sept 20): Cross-country project gives patients a say in solving primary-care crisis CTV News (Sept 15): ‘Extremely frustrating’: Nanaimo residents discuss grappling with family doctor shortage Terrace Standard: (Sept 8): More than 60% of B.C. adults have…
How Do You Measure a Year?
…erve. Media coverage of the one-year anniversary of the LFP Payment Model: CBC: New payment model has brought more family physicians to B.C., doctors say CBC Vancouver: New Payment Model brings more family doctors to BC CFJC Today: One year after it was announced, new pay model for B.C. family physicians showing signs of success CTV News Vancouver: ‘A triumphant thing’: B.C. family doctor says new payment model helping to retain, attract physician…
‘All the trends paint a dire picture’: B.C. facing looming shortage of family physicians
…on physicians and the complexity of the health-care system, Fernandez says we have less than five years to solve this problem. Read the full article written by Anthony Fong on Healthy Debate here….
How Medicine’s Gender Power Gap Sets Up Women for Unequal Pay and Less Prestigious Jobs
…hese questions. In The Globe and Mail’s Power Gap series, female physicians from across Canada talk about their struggles reaching leadership roles – and data from Ontario’s biggest hospitals illustrate where the barriers are. Read the full article here. Written by Robyn Doolittle and Chen Wang News articles do not necessarily represent the views of BC Family Doctors. We share news written by or about family physicians to keep our members up to da…
Fee-for-Service: Billing for Respiratory Immunizations in 2024-2025
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Fee-For-Service: Long-Term Care Updates
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Statement from BC Family Doctors on the 2025 Throne Speech
Every British Columbian should have access to a family doctor who knows them, their history, and their health needs over time. Long-term, relationship-based care—also known as longitudinal care—helps keep people healthier and reduces pressure on the rest of the health-care system. We welcome the government’s investment in primary care and efforts to bring more health professionals into the system. Pharmacists and nurse practitioners are valuable…
President
…Clarke 2005 2006 Dr. Frank Healey 2004 2005 Dr. Phil Asquith 2003 2004 Dr. Catherine Clelland 2002 2003 Dr. David Attwell 2001 2002 Dr. David H. Geen 2000 2001 Dr. W.J.R. (Bill) Cavers 1999 2000 Dr. Carole Williams 1998 1999 Dr. James Rhodes 1997 1998 Dr. Heidi Oetter 1996 1997 Dr. A. Jack Burak 1995 1996 Dr. Al Kallas 1994 1995 Dr. Keith Phillips 1993 1994 Dr. Peter Boronowski 1992 1993 Dr. Ken Kolotyluk 1991 1992 Dr. Jack Albrecht 1990 1991 Sect…
Notice of Results 2022-2023
…rict 5 Burnaby Dr Charlene Lui District 6 New Westminster/ Coquitlam Dr Catherine Clelland District 7 Fraser Valley-Langley Dr Harjinder Dau District 8 Richmond Dr Sharon Dodd District 9 Skeena Dr Onuora Odoh District 10 Thompson Dr Grant Del Begio District 11 Cariboo No applicants to date District 12 Peace River Dr Magda Du Plessis District 13 Okanagan Dr Celestine Esume District 14 West Kootenay Dr Brian Moulson District 15 East Kooten…
Are you ready to lead primary care transformation in BC?
…ent experience in a BC rural practice environment. Experience working with indigenous populations, with preference given to an applicant who identifies as indigenous. Significant collaborative, diplomatic, and negotiation skills and experience. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Broad working knowledge of the BC healthcare system, including knowledge of the FPSC and Divisions of Family Practice. The closing date for applications…
Help design a new provincial Enhanced Family Health Program (EFHP)
…e following criteria Attached to families in the Nurse Family Partnership Provide maternity care Have a patient panel that includes children under 6 years of age Practice in Indigenous communities The project runs from June 2025 to March 2026, with a minimum of 2-4 hours per quarter. Remuneration will be provided. All meeting will be held virtually. If you are interested, please email primarycareandpreventionadmin@phsa.ca by July 21, 2025….
Your voice, our future: Join a focus group today!
…e 1.5 hour focus groups to share your vision for the future of primary care. We’re looking for diverse voices to help us shape our system-wide work over the next few years. Open to all members Tuesday, February 11, 6-7:30 pm Wednesday, February 19, 6-7:30 pm Open to residents and new-to-practice members Tuesday, February 18, 6-7:30 pm Honoraria will be paid to all participants. Register by emailing your interest to: hello@bcfamilydocs.ca. Deadline…