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New Fee: Assessment for COVID-19 Therapeutics
…This new temporary fee item is effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2022. T10046 Assessment for COVID-19 therapeutics – per 15 minutes or greater portion thereof ……… $43.50 This fee is payable for patient care related to COVID-19 treatment, including patient assessment, prescribing of COVID-19 therapeutics, completion of relevant documentation and forms, and arranging for treatment. May be provided either in-person and/or by teleheal…
Provincial Resources for Pediatric Respiratory Illnesses
…y and appropriate care for children and youth. Providers have access to a multidisciplinary team including mental health and substance use clinicians (social workers, nurses, psychologists, etc.) and child and adolescent psychiatrists. Additional resources and reminders are available for families: Information for parents seeking medical care for children (PDF): If parents/caregivers are unsure if their child needs medical care, this resource can h…
COVID-19
…self-care tips and strategies for family physicians during COVID-19. Mindfulness Tools for Family Physicians Created cell phone and desktop-downloadable mindfulness tools for family physicians to support mental and emotional well-being during COVID-19. Communication and Member Engagement Social Media launch Launched BC Family Doctors social media channels (Instagram, Twitter) to promote the work of organization and the role of family physicians a…
New Fee for Completing the ICBC Specialized Services Report
…ed in a motor vehicle accident. This is billable in addition to an MSP Consultation fee (e.g. FP Consultation – in-office). A copy of the Specialized Services Report form can be found on Pathways or the ICBC website. The Specialized Services Report Quick Guide from ICBC is also available to answer your questions. Please see the Simplified Fee Guide for details and tips on the new A94573 Specialized Physician Services Report. Here you will also f…
Pediatric Resources for Respiratory Illness Season
…ce. Promoting healthy habits for patients and families As always, physicians should encourage patients and families to pay attention to symptoms and stay home when sick, wear masks when appropriate, follow respiratory etiquette, clean hands regularly, and, most importantly, stay up to date on vaccinations. Information for parents seeking medical care for children (PDF) When to bring your child to the Emergency Department (BC Children’s website) Fo…
Reminder to submit 14070, 14071 and 14072
…nd by clicking on the fee codes below. We recommend reviewing the billing rules to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria prior to billing in 2022. Community Longitudinal Family Physicians If you are a community longitudinal family physician (as defined in the FPSC Preamble), you can submit 14070. Locum Physicians If you are a locum tenens (as defined in the FPSC Preamble) who works on a temporary basis for a community longitudinal family p…
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…ns that others do – reasonable working hours, sick leave, safe and respectful workplaces. Family doctors need the tools and supports to do our jobs – so we can take care of you. #EveryoneDeservesAFamilyDoctor @BCFamilyDocs BC is graduating more family doctors than ever before. Yet as family doctors retire, other doctors are not replacing them in doing longitudinal family medicine. Newer-to-practice family doctors have said that the current fee-for…
New LFP tool: Sample Daysheet with billing
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OurCare BC Priorities Panel Report on Primary Care
…are system. The panelists felt that the care British Columbians receive should not differ depending on where they live, their income, or what language they speak, among other factors. The report outlines 25 actionable recommendations to transform the delivery of primary care. Some of the report recommendations, among others, include: Foster, set-up, and fund Community Health Centres (CHCs) in every community to support timely access to primary car…
Our Responsibility in Opposing Racism
…Canada and in healthcare. Racism affects the health of individuals and populations. As doctors, we have power granted to us by virtue of our profession. With that power and that privilege, we are called upon to address racism in healthcare. Racism in healthcare is a fact. Racism in Canada is a fact. The experiences of Black and Indigenous people, as well as other people of colour, cannot be denied. We must do better, and family doctors have a rol…
Dr Walter Reynolds
…sed to some form of violence – from verbal, psychological and physical assault to racism, sexism and discrimination. However, few Family Physicians expect violent assault or murder because deep longitudinal trust forms the foundation of Family Medicine. Realistically, we need to accept that just as one can drown in an inch of water – any one of us can be killed within an inch of help. It can happen on any day and in any clinical environment in an…
Pandemic Report: Reimagining Family Medicine
We’re in the middle of the pandemic. For many of us, it feels like we have reached the point of no return. We cannot go back; we can only go forward. We believe it’s not too soon to begin learning from the pandemic. We have the chance to craft our future, based on our experiences before and during COVID-19. BC Family Doctors’ new report, Reimagining Family Medicine: Learning from the COVID-19 experience, tells the story of family physicians’ live…
Celebrating Family Doctors as Specialists
We are working with the BC College of Family Physicians to celebrate family doctors’ expertise in primary care. Our aim is to increase awareness about your value as a specialist in relationship-based, comprehensive, longitudinal care. Whether you work in the community, are a hospitalist, addiction medicine, palliative, or maternity care provider, we are all family doctors. Whether you did a rotating internship or have your CCFP, we are all family…
You are a Specialist in Primary Care
…continue to work within a system of care based on values, principles and rules from another era. We must combat the hidden curriculum in medical practice and education. We must speak up and speak out. It’s time to lay the groundwork to create a new reality for physicians and patients. Use our new virtual backgrounds in meetings with physician colleagues, health authorities and other people to increase awareness about your role as a specialist in…
Prescribing health and climate action with PaRx
…s, PaRx proceeded to launch in Ontario in February, and Saskatchewan this July—and the response has been wonderful. With over 800 prescribers now registered across the country, licensed health-care professionals from physicians to psychologists are actively spreading the word about the health benefits of nature to their patients and communities. Featuring practical resources like quick tips and patient handouts, our goal is to make prescribing tim…
We are human beings
…certainty about patient care and health services. We are now seeing the results. A published survey of physicians working in Vancouver found that the prevalence of burnout was 68% among all respondents, with 21% reporting that they were considering quitting the profession or had quit a position. The issue is more than exhaustion; it’s about moral distress. We face unprecedented and challenging working conditions in a stressful environment, with ex…
New Guidance about Referrals and Consultations
…physicians. A single unified and agreed-upon understanding of the payment rules related to referrals and consultations benefits everyone: family doctors, consultant physicians, MOAs, and patients who may receive conflicting advice from various sources. It will also ensure that staff at Doctors of BC, MSP, and HIBC can provide the same guidance when fielding questions. We will continue to update the information on our website as new information is…