Fee-for-Service: New Fee for Family Conferences
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Changes to Verbal and Faxed Prescriptions
…uplicate prescription pad. For further information, including a reminder regarding prescribing safer supply medications, please visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC website….
Recent media about the family doctor shortage
…ign 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: Langford woman takes fight for family doctor to the B.C. legislature CTV News Vancouver Island: ‘Just isn’t sustainable’: More family doctors leave practice in Greater Victoria Gold Stream Gazette: MLA Report: Lack of…
You are a Specialist in Primary Care
…healthcare system. We believe that. And we hope you believe it too. To all BC Family Doctors, thank-you for bringing your full skills to your profession, working with your heart and your head, today and every day. We celebrate all that you are and all that you do. May 19 was BC Family Doctor Day celebrating the contributions of family doctors in BC. It also provides an opportunity to act on modernizing the policies, practices and supports related…
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Just one more question
…l not be able to find another doctor. And I understand why newly graduated family physicians would not choose this work. As strong an advocate as I am for family medicine – and I really am, you can ask my colleagues about this – I find it hard to sell family medicine to a new grad. It’s high responsibility work from which we can never get a break. We get paid for face-to-face time with patients and almost nothing else. If we are sick or go on vaca…
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…he province have shown that together we can create change. Over the years, BC Family Doctors has led changes to family physician compensation and primary care reform. We are making sure family doctors’ voices are heard and patients’ needs are met. You spoke. We listened. We delivered. In the past year, we: Convened the first-ever Issues Forum in February 2024, where participants explored conversations based on themes from our member survey. Develo…
Recent media about the family doctor shortage
…cine. Outdated working conditions and poor supports mean newer to practice family physicians are not replacing those who are retiring. Mid-career physicians are leaving their practices for work with reasonable working hours and less administrative burdens. The result is that a growing number of British Columbians are without a family doctor. More than 800, 000 people in B.C. (17.7% of people age 12 and older) are without a regular health-care prov…
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…tish Columbian can access a family doctor. #EveryoneDeservesAFamilyDoctor @BCFamilyDoctors The work of a family doctor has changed dramatically over the decades, but the supports for family medicine clinics have not kept up. We need the tools to do our jobs – so we can take care of you. #EveryoneDeservesAFamilyDoctor @BCFamilyDoctors Family doctors need your help to fix the structures and supports in primary care, so that we can provide the care t…
In the news: New Payment Model for Family Doctors
…ost in compensation for family doctors CTV News (Oct 31): B.C. announces new payment model for family doctors MYPGNOW (Oct 31): New payment model coming for family doctors CBC (Oct 31): B.C. launching new payment model for family doctors in 2023…
B.C. has more family doctors with new payment model, but issues still need addressing
…re system that supports doctors and patients. Dr. Tahmeena Ali is a Surrey-based family doctor and the past-president of BC Family Doctors. …
A New Payment Model for Family Doctors
…If you are not a member, you can learn more here. Questions or Feedback? Connect with us directly with any new payment model inquiries at LFP.Billing@doctorsofbc.ca. Dr. Danette Dawkin, BC Family Doctors President, provides her thoughts on what this compensation model means for family doctors. Click on the image to view the video….
Feedback requested: Block fees for uninsured services
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Celebrating You on BC Family Doctor Day
…work you do. On this BC Family Doctor Day, we’ve joined together with the BC College of Family Physicians to share a message of unity and hope. Watch the video below! We thank you for showing up every single day to care for your patients. For continuing to lead with compassion through an ongoing healthcare crisis. We know the work of being a family doctors remains challenging, and despite the challenges (and there are many!), it truly feels like…
Speak out for family medicine: Prioritizing Patient Care
Advocate for Change with our election toolkit! BC Family Doctors and the BC College of Family Physicians are asking you to join us in speaking out for family medicine. Our election toolkit will guide you on how you can share your story and push for needed changes in our healthcare system. Patients are at the centre of everything that you do as family doctors. When you’re not appropriately supported and resourced, it impacts the quality of care yo…
Solving the family doctor crisis: my journey back to practice
…0, just before the pandemic, I had to make the difficult decision to leave family medicine and move to hospital work. The Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model, introduced last year, was a turning point for me. It allowed me to return to family practice without the constant stress and financial strain. One of the most significant changes was the ability to bill for indirect care—tasks like paperwork, filling out forms, and connecting…
LFP Payment Model: Billing for Respiratory Immunizations in 2024-25
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New Fee: Office Vaginal Speculum Exam
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LFP Payment Model Key Concepts
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One year after it was announced, new pay model for B.C. family physicians showing signs of success
…tes Del Begio. “But to turn the corner and to really build this up, it is going to take time, but I think we’re certainly moving in the right direction.” Originally broadcast on CFJC Today by Dylana Kneeshaw. Listen here. 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 date on topics impacting our professional lives. For information about the…