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Join our Board! Be a District Delegate

…you don’t check all the qualifications or feel you might not have the right experience, consider submitting your nomination or reach out to us for a conversation. We need a diversity of experience and voices. We’re committed to your leadership development. Send your completed forms to: hello@bcfamilydocs.ca.   Submission Deadline:  Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm. For More Information Contact our Executive Director and Chief Electoral Officer, A…


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Update your contacts!

…ilydocs.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 assistance. Want to share your ideas or thoughts with our president? Connect with your BC Family Doctors President at: presiden…


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Will more doctors solve access to primary care?

…cent article on The Hub. So why do many Canadians still struggle to find a family doctor? The problem isn’t just about the number of doctors – it’s how they’re distributed and what roles they choose. Many doctors are working fewer hours or avoiding longitudinal care because of heavy administrative burdens and better compensated opportunities in other areas of care. Patient needs have changed as well. There are increasing healthcare needs from an a…


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Make an impact: join our board and committees!

…sentatives To learn more about the position and apply click here. Submit your expression of interest or nomination forms by Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm to hello@bcfamilydocs.ca You must be a member to serve in these positions. To check on or renew your membership click here…


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Amplifying patient voices in primary care

BC Family Doctors is proud to support the second phase of OurCare, a national initiative engaging patients across Canada to better understand their primary care experiences. The first OurCare Report shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing our health care system and what Canadians said they need from primary care. 📖 Read the report to learn about the OurCare Standard. 📽️ Watch the video to hear real stories and insights from patients…


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A race against time: How virtual supports helped save a life in rural B.C.

…ference between life and death. For one critically ill patient in a remote BC community, survival depended on fast action, skilled local providers—and an innovative virtual lifeline. When the patient’s condition took a turn for the worse, local doctors used ROCCi (Rural Outreach in Critical Care and Internal Medicine) and RUDi (Rural Urgent Doctor in-aid)—two cutting-edge virtual support pathways—to connect with specialists in real time. With expe…


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Our Apology

BC Family Doctors is unwavering in our commitment to inclusivity, equity and evidence-based healthcare. We sincerely regret any harm or distress caused by the inclusion of Mercy Canada’s mental health program in our February e-Bulletin resource round-up. Our intent in sharing this resource was to provide information, not to endorse any organization’s broader beliefs or values. However, we recognize that the omission of a disclaimer failed to prov…


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