Better data, better care: Why we need to improve EMRs
…ble medical errors and even death. But this isn’t just Alberta’s problem—British Columbians are facing the same challenges. For family doctors in B.C., who provide continuous, personalized care, our system’s inability to seamlessly share patient information is a huge roadblock to quality care. Family doctors: Specialists in primary care Family doctors are specialists in primary care, serving as the first point of contact for patients and managing…
Making better access to primary care a priority in B.C.
…ckbone of health care. That’s who we turn to for help managing chronic conditions, preventing illness or treating everyday health concerns. But in British Columbia—and across Canada—getting access to primary care isn’t always easy. The latest report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information highlights the critical gap in services: about one in five Canadians can’t access primary care when they need it. Here in B.C., the shortage of family…
Universal Health Coverage day
…ations 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: • Corporate policies can…
How the LFP Payment Model is changing family medicine
…, leading to better patient experiences and improved health outcomes. Dr. Lilian Shyman, a family doctor in West Kelowna, has seen the difference firsthand. Since switching to LFP, she’s been able to do more preventive and proactive care, like obesity screening and medication reviews—things she rarely had time for under the old fee-for-service system. Talking about weight and medications isn’t easy, and in the past, doctors often didn’t have time…
Fresh takes on primary care from Alexa
…nsights on the pressures facing the primary care system and how family physicians are rallying together to create needed change. “We will never get to a point again where there are enough family doctors to match the population growth in the way that medicine and family medicine is being practiced,” Alexa explained during a Discovery Pod interview. The supply and demand challenges necessitate that we do things differently, and Alexa is harnessing…
Meet the Board
Dr. Darren Joneson President Dr. Maryam Zeineddin Past President Dr. Birinder Narang President Elect Dr. Goldis Mitra Treasurer Dr. Karen Forgie Chair of Economics Committee Dr. Tahmeena Ali Board Chair Dr. Danette Dawkin Representative to the Statutory Negotiating Committee Dr. Jennifer Maxwell First Five Years of Practice Representative Dr. Jose Alvero FP Resident Year 1 Dr. Nicole Minielly FP Resident Year 2 District Delegates Please email hel…
New primary care report highlights LFP impact
A new report shows the impact our advocacy and leadership has had on stabilizing primary care and improving access to care for British Columbians. Just over two years ago, nearly one million residents were without a family doctor. The primary care system was in crisis and doctors were leaving family medicine. The Province’s recently released Strengthening Primary Care in BC report highlights the game-changing impact the introduction of the Longit…
Improving care for seniors means recruiting more physicians
…r cared for in long-term care or at home. This leaves seniors and their families struggling without the supports that they need. One key issue? There are not enough family doctors available to care for the growing numbers of patients who need care, including home visits and long-term care. The seniors’ population has grown 45% over the past 10 years. By 2035, approximately 25% of people in B.C. will be over the age of 65. It’s vital that we are re…
We Heard You Loud and Clear – You Want Change
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When the Power of Love Overcomes
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Costly barriers to running clinics are a big reason why many British Columbians are without a doctor
…There are almost 900,000 British Columbians who don’t have a family doctor. Now BC Family Doctors is launching a campaign called ‘Everyone Deserves a Family Doctor’ to highlight the value of having a family doctor as well as ways to address the current crisis. For more information about the #EveryoneDeservesAFamilyDoctor campaign, click here….
Are you ready to lead primary care transformation in BC?
…mittee (FPSC) is looking for a family doctor to join the Doctors of BC physician caucus. Any member who meets the qualifications is welcome to apply, although preference may be given to applicants located in rural settings within Interior and/or Northern Health regions (as a result of the current composition of the physician caucus). As a collaborative committee, the FPSC works with government, health authorities, and family physician organization…
2022 PMA ratified by physicians
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Fee Allocation Priorities for 2022 and 2023
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Retroactive Payments for 2022 Fee Increase
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2023 Fee Values Now in Effect
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Retroactive Payments for 2023 Fee-for-Service Increase
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Physician Assistants – Part of the Team
The Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) is holding an Advocacy Day on April 11th on the lawn of the BC Legislature. They are calling on the BC government to: Regulate Physician Assistants (PA) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Support local universities to develop Physician Assistant training programs Collaborate with partners to expand PA practice into various medical roles like primary care BC Family Doctors beli…
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