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…hich will bring together a range of perinatal care providers, including obstetricians, midwives, perinatal nurses, pelvic physiotherapists, dieticians, and lactation specialists. Through discussions on the most relevant perinatal topics, participants will be challenged to consider their work through an interdisciplinary perspective that will support the enrichment and enhancement of their level of care. First Annual Interdisciplinary Perinatal Hea…

…rosis). Patients need to have their prescription filled at a pharmacy for it to be covered by PharmaCare. As a result, IUDs and other contraceptives provided to patients at clinics are not covered by PharmaCare. Physicians are advised to consider this when scheduling appointments to insert IUDs and contraceptive implants. Morning-after pills (Plan B, Backup Plan Onestep, Contingency Plan) are also covered. As they are over-the-counter medications,…

…iability, risk mitigation, workflow, capacity and satisfaction. Participants may be compensated for their time. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr Lindsay Hedden directly at lindsay_hedden@sfu.ca or Sarah Spencer at sarah_spencer@sfu.ca….

…atients using the Ministry of Health’s Travel Assistance Program (TAP) to attend medical appointments can book a complimentary BC Ferries reservation online. A completed TAP form with a confirmation number is required to book a reservation on BC Ferries and needs to be presented at the terminal to claim the booking. TAP forms are sequentially numbered and are only provided to physicians, nurse practitioners and medical specialty services, includin…

…ages 9-11. The 5-10 minute survey aims to investigate current practices, attitudes and barriers faced by family doctors related to pediatric lipid screening. 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 card…

…VID recovery. MyGuide: Long COVID is a customizable guide for those who want to learn about recovering from lingering symptoms after COVID-19 infection. The tool is accessible via www.longcovidbc.ca While it should not be used to self-diagnose or replace medical advice, patients can use this and the worksheets provided to help with managing their symptoms and personalizing their care. Doctors looking for a centralized resource for the latest evide…

The Ministry of Health has reinstated a mask mandate for doctors in hospitals throughout BC, effective October 3rd. Family doctors who work in in hospitals and health authority owned/operated/ contracted medical facilities are required to wear a mask in patient-care areas such as waiting rooms and examination rooms. Masks are not mandated in private medical clinics, offices, or practices. However because of the flu season, masks are strongly reco…

Do you want a say in the future of family medicine?   Join a committee to become part of a community of physician leaders advocating for primary care change. Use your voice to represent your colleagues and improve health care in British Columbia.  Family doctors are a diverse group, with diverse wants and needs. We need a range of voices from different demographics, geographies and viewpoints to drive primary care change. Help us build an environ…

…s at risk as corporations increasingly enter the primary care landscape, setting up walk-in clinics, telemedicine services, and buying family medicine practices. This shift makes it harder for family doctors to deliver the kind of long-term, relationship-based care patients need. Instead, we’re seeing a rise in short-term, one-off care that doesn’t fully meet the needs of British Columbians. Corporatized healthcare raises some big concerns: • Corp…