‘In crisis’: Award-winning B.C. family doctor mulls giving up bursting practice
…tion, I wasn’t able to rest like my body needed to,” she said. Read the full article written by Simon Little on Global News 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….
Sick notes for short absences to be scrapped!
…e time on what matters most – providing care for existing and new patients BC Family Doctors, Doctors of BC and BC College of Family Physicians have long advocated for the elimination of sick notes. With over 700,000 British Columbians without access to a family doctor, we need physicians focusing on patients, not paperwork. Sick notes take time, offer little clinical value and add pressure to our overburdened primary care system. In Canada, an es…
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Change Starts Here
…amily physicians. Enhance our organizational sustainability and succession planning to better support and advocate for family doctors in the long-term. DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PHYSICIAN-LED ORGANIZATIONS STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNICATIONS PRESENCE Annual Report BC Family Doctors works to inform, support, resource and advocate on behalf of family physicians across BC. Our annual reports tell the stories of our impact and accomplishments each…
Become a Member
…re interested in receiving temporary complimentary membership, email hello@bcfamilydocs.ca Log in to Doctors of BC. On your My Account page, join BC Family Doctors under Sections & Societies. There are plus signs for each Section. Click on the plus sign for BC Family Doctors, and choose the category that applies to you. Regular – $475 First Year in Practice – $238 Reduced dues (less than $60,000 income) – $238 Professionally inactive or retired –…
What family doctors need from the 2025 provincial budget
…allenging times, we urge the government to deliver a budget that prioritizes primary care and ensures Fair Care Everywhere for all British Columbians. BC Family Doctors will be watching the March 4 budget announcement closely….
2022 Fee-for-Service Mini Practice Profile
…audit risks The webinar is intended for physicians only. Register early as there is limited availability. The presentation will not be recorded due to audit confidentiality. This is accredited for family physicians and other specialists by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD….
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Family Physician-Patient Compact: New Poster & Handouts
…o describe the relationship between a family physician and their patients. Family physicians are encouraged to post the Compact in their examination rooms in order to encourage conversations with patients about the physician-patient relationship. You do not need to provide this information to each of your patients individually, although you may choose to do so. Confirming the doctor-patient relationship with existing patients through a standardize…
President
…tions: it took me years in leadership to understand the difference between BC Family Doctors, BC College of Family Physicians, Family Practice Services Committee, Doctors of BC and our place in the medical ecosystem. Afterwards, no resolutions or solutions were created. “Why had we gathered?” I wondered. In contrast, the best meetings are ones where we sit in a circle. The leader, an equal, sitting with us to foster a safe and secure environment….
COVID-19 Resources for Doctors
…e encourage you to pause each day and be proud of the care you are giving. BC Family Doctors Resources Resources for Physicians Phase 1: What are Essential Services in Primary Care? Phase 2: Beyond Essential Services in Primary Care Determining Clinical Appropriateness for Virtual Care Visits BC Family Doctors Self Care Handout BC Family Doctors Mindfulness Tools Resources for Patients Feeling Worried about Returning to Work During COVID-19? COVID…
The Physician Paradox
…to stand up and speak out about the value of family physicians. I think of BC Family Doctors as the “Family Physician’s Advocate.” This organization is accountable to us alone. During my watch, we will dedicate ourselves to unapologetically advocating on your behalf, together with other physician advocates like Doctors of BC and the BC College of Family Physicians. We will use every means available to ensure that your voice is heard, and your need…
A Teaching Course for Family Medicine Preceptors
…ors, by family doctors. This teaching course was designed around the needs of community-based family doctors. The curriculum includes a mix of live meetings, self-paced e-learning content, and a Small Group Case-Based Learning Session hosted by your Division. It is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 36 Mainpro+ certified credits. This is a partnership between UBC and the Divisions of Family Practice, so registrants m…
‘All the trends paint a dire picture’: B.C. facing looming shortage of family physicians
…it will be impossible to fill the gap, leaving millions in B.C. without a family doctor. The reason? The way family medicine is practised in B.C. – and in much of the country – is a failed business model, according to a report in the Canadian Family Physician Journal. Given the stresses the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on physicians and the complexity of the health-care system, Fernandez says we have less than five years to solve this problem. Re…
Family Doctor Day
…re heard, and you are valued – by your patients, your colleagues, and your BC Family Doctors organization. The public is now standing shoulder to shoulder with family physicians, calling for a future where every patient has a family doctor, and where family doctors can thrive, not just survive. Today is a celebration of BC’s family doctors. We are ordinary people who do extraordinary work every day. We don’t say it enough. We don’t celebrate it en…
Renew your membership for 2022
…ou out of the pandemic and ensure the future stability of family medicine. BC Family Doctors is advocating for a new reality for physicians and patients. Increase supports to address the rising costs of doing business Modernize and create equity in physician compensation Address systemic factors impacting physician workload and health Increase family physician engagement and representation What We Do BC Family Doctors works to inform, support, and…
Celebrating Danette Dawkin, 2025 BC Family Physician of the Year
…anette Dawkin, who was awarded 2025 BC Family Physician of the Year at the BC College of Family Physicians awards celebration on May 15. We are thrilled Danette has received this well-deserved recognition! As BC Family Doctors’ past president, we saw first-hand Danette’s dedication to creating a healthcare system that is more equitable and sustainable for all family doctors and patients, regardless of where they live. Danette is a champion for ex…
The importance of having a family doctor
…er, we can ensure that family medicine isn’t just surviving, but thriving. BC Family Doctors is leading the charge to make family medicine sustainable. Through our work for better compensation and practice improvements, we’re ensuring family doctors are supported to provide the kind of care patients need. We will continue to advocate for changes to address the challenges facing our members and to build a future where family medicine is a viable, r…
Protecting primary care: Ensuring stability for family doctors
…e they need. Any funding review should enhance, not weaken, the LFP model. BC Family Doctors will continue advocating for: A sustained commitment to the LFP Payment Model to provide stability for longitudinal, relationship-based primary care providers in BC. Recruitment and retention efforts that make family medicine a viable career choice, including reducing administrative burdens that take doctors away from patient care. Strengthening our health…