Join our Board as a Resident Representative
…ians as we continue to lead the evolution of family medicine. We’re just getting started. We have two resident representatives on our Board of Directors (non-voting). We are looking for one first-year resident to join the Board for a two-year term. You will also be a voting delegate to the Doctors of BC Representative Assembly. Honoraria and reimbursement of travel expenses will be provided. Download the Expression of Interest Form to learn more a…
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Clinic Supports
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The Ruby of Routine
…lege of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, and of course, vacation – a little actual time away. Before this, the cadence of the past few months had been atypical, but up my alley: a jet setting volley. My attitude to altitude was most definitely, ‘Beam me up, Scotty!’ What happens when the routine of reality suddenly seems less certain? I see scattered masks in the faces of people snaking around me. How we all respond to circumstance varies – di…
Dr Walter Reynolds
…gust 10, 2020, Dr Walter Reynolds – a Family Physician – was unyieldingly attacked while providing patient care. Husband to Anelia and father to two girls – Walter succumbed to his injuries, leaving a family and community abruptly bereft of a man described as deeply caring, always smiling and willing to give the shirt off his back I was on summer vacation with my own family when I heard of the attack. As I read the early reports, my heart was over…
Shortage of family doctors prompts awareness campaign
…Dr. Renee Fernandez, Executive Director of BC Family Doctors, was on Global Morning News to discuss the shortage of family physicians in longitudinal family medicine. She speaks to the changing work of family doctors in BC as well as the needed supports for family medicine clinics. For more information about the #EveryoneDeservesAFamilyDoctor campaign, click here….
New Maternity Care Fee
…be able to bill a Maternity Care Risk Assessment Fee (14002), whether or not they provide labour and delivery care How is it billed? 14002 is a $50 fee payable in addition to an in-person visit. Payable once per pregnancy per patient, unless care is transferred to a second provider. What does it cover? A Maternity Care Risk Assessment includes but is not limited to the following: Reviewing history. Screening for use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis…
‘All the trends paint a dire picture’: B.C. facing looming shortage of family physicians
…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….
Solutions for Family Medicine
…s for the benefit of patients and doctors alike. BC Family Doctors is committed to ongoing advocacy and collaboration to ensure that our healthcare system recovers from the strains of the pandemic. Will this payment model mean doctors will be taking new patients? Currently, many family doctors are struggling to keep their clinics open. We believe this payment model will slow the closure of clinics and recruit more doctors into family medicine. Ove…
LFP Payment Model
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Fee-for-Service: Reminder to submit 14070, 14071, 14072
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Billing for Cervix Screening
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LFP Payment Model: Complex Contraception and Medical Abortion
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How Do You Measure a Year?
…o hope. You told us “Everyone deserves a family doctor.” Today, we are a little bit closer to that reality. Thanks to your advocacy, feedback, and trust, we have accomplished much in the last year. Thanks to our partnerships with Doctors of BC and government, we have come farther than we believed possible in such a short time. And we have learned so much. You told us this payment model has been a game-changer for you. This investment in family med…
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Update your contacts!
We’ve got some exciting news. Our email addresses have gotten an upgrade! General Inquiries? Drop us a line at: hello@bcfamilydocs.ca Billing questions? We’ve got a special place for those: billing@bcfamilydocs.ca, which covers all compensation questions and feedback. Our friends at Doctors of BC are helping collect and respond to LFP Payment Model inquiries. We will share your questions with FP.Billing@doctorsofbc.ca on our reply for further ass…
Media spotlight on our advocacy toolkit
Advocating for change! Our election advocacy toolkit is getting media attention. We’ve been featured in interviews on Global TV and CTV talking about priority issues for family doctors and patients alike. On CBC and CFAX 1070 radio, we shared our thoughts on the challenges in family medicine and the solutions we’re pushing for. Let’s keep building momentum and continue to speak out for a healthcare system that works for everyone. Download our too…
Fee-for-Service: Reminder to submit 14070, 14071, 14072
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We need to talk about violence against family doctors
…er. While recent stories in the news have focused on nurses and hospital settings, violence against family doctors is real and just as serious. It’s unacceptable that anyone providing care to patients should have to worry about their safety. Workplace violence takes a toll on your mental and physical health, your team, and ultimately your patients. When doctors are forced to take time away due to injury, trauma or mental health concerns related to…
Where have all the family doctors gone?
…issues, which continue to impact health professionals across disciplines. Attracting and keeping health care professionals, including family doctors, remains a significant challenge. CIHI’s insights into recruitment and retention highlight the factors that impact workforce stability, such as work-life balance, geographic disparities and burnout. Rural and remote communities are particularly affected, as they often struggle to attract and retain fa…