Introducing Dr. Danette Dawkin, President-Elect
…entre of BC. These years of leadership and advocacy work, and a masters of health administration, have equipped me with an understanding of the “language” of politics and bureaucracy which affect our day-to-day work as family doctors. I strongly believe family practice is at risk in BC and across Canada. We need to continue to work together as to ensure sustainability, equity and more effective practice supports for family medicine. We need to wor…
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My Doctor Dumped Me. Here’s Why That’s So Common
…odels of how they practice delivered the quality and timeliness of primary health care we hoped for. When Dr. G. (I’ll call him) closed his practice, he moved to Telus Health, a private option that offers patients a LifePlus program for $4,650 a year. With that tacked on to the medical services plan fees they bill the government, Telus provides premium care to those willing and able to pay, including fast access to your personal primary care physi…
To all those struggling.
…e. A gross need to keep up. A heavy need not to fail my patients. A mental health system in a province where there is no oncall specialist for mental health. Where the Crisis Team is also in crisis. Sore throat and headaches booked. Anxiety and depression the real reason after 15 mins of dealing with the other reason. So far behind. Notes left unfinished. Piled on top of notes left unfinished. Hearing myself over and over “ It’s ok. Three weeks in…
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…. #EveryoneDeservesAFamilyDoctor @BCFamilyDocs Family doctors are not only healthcare providers; we are human beings. We need the same human supports and working conditions 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…
I Care as a Mother
…fit platform that offers preventative resources for women to improve their health in mind, body and soul. She is also a Board member of BC Family Doctors as well as our representative to the Doctors of BC Statutory Negotiating Committee. She was recently featured in Vancouver Mom‘s new video and podcast series, As A Mother. This video, I Care As A Mother, features Dr. Zeineddin and the issues of motherhood, mental health and need for increased sup…
Statement on Minister Dix’s Comments
…kers working together to support patient care. To realize this vision, all healthcare workers need to be supported to provide the essential healthcare needed by British Columbians. Nurse practitioner clinics are provided infrastructure support and funding as well as a payment model that allows for more time with patients. Family medicine clinics are critical health infrastructure, fully funded and operated by family physicians. They need to be fun…
Cervical cancer screening: Transition to liquid based cytology
The Cervical Cancer Screening Laboratory is transitioning from a conventional cytology collection method to liquid based cytology (LBC) to: Increase capacity for reporting Pap test results Speed up the return of conventional cytology Pap test results Earlier this year, a number of high-volume clinics made this transition. To take advantage of the faster LBC processing times, family doctors are now able to order LBC Pap test supplies online (inclu…
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…f the work we do is easy to not notice. Chronic disease management. Mental health support and treatment. Cancer screening. Immunizations. Preventative care. We are keeping our patients healthy. We don’t see the disease burden of these illnesses because we are managing them well, preventing exacerbations or even preventing them happening entirely! Some of the happiest moments are patients coming back to me telling me how proud they are to have made…
Billing Tips Videos – Now on YouTube!
…c Office Visits Counselling Codes Immunizations and Injections Office Procedures Pre-operative Forms Family Practice Consultation Fee Complete Physical Examination FPSC billing and payment FPSC Portal Codes Community Longitudinal Family Physician (CLFP) Personal Health Risk Assessment (Prevention) Complex Care Planning and Management Have more than a few minutes? Check out the recordings from the Spring 2022 Billing Webinar series. And there’s mor…
Are you ready to lead primary care transformation in BC?
…ian caucus). As a collaborative committee, the FPSC works with government, health authorities, and family physician organizations to strengthen community longitudinal family practice in the province. This role requires that you are an actively practicing family physician who delivers longitudinal primary care in a community-based practice. Skill set required: Current experience in a BC rural practice environment. Experience working with indigenous…
Fall 2022 Billing Education Webinars
…FPSC Fees Part 3. Thursday, Nov 3, 6-8 pm | Recording Prevention/Personal Health Risk Assessment (14066) Maternity Care Risk Assessment (14002) Mental Health (14043, 14044-14048) Palliative Care (14063) Session 5: Case-Based Experiences. Thursday, Nov 17, 6-8 pm Participants in this session will be led through more challenging and complex family practice billing scenarios. This cumulative session includes all content covered in Sessions 1-4, inc…
Help Rethink the Future of Primary Care
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A Time of Reflection and a Time of Growth
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OurCare BC Priorities Panel Report on Primary Care
…rse demographics, geographics, life experiences, and interactions with our health care system. This panel collectively spent almost 1000 hours learning from experts and deliberating before making recommendations on creating a better primary care system. The report cites access to care as the main concern of the panel around BC’s primary care system. The panelists felt that the care British Columbians receive should not differ depending on where th…
Reinstated Mask Mandate
The Ministry of Health has reinstated a mask mandate for doctors in hospitals throughout BC, effective October 3rd. Family doctors who work in in hospitals and health authority owned/operated/ contracted medical facilities are required to wear a mask in patient-care areas such as waiting rooms and examination rooms. Masks are not mandated in private medical clinics, offices, or practices. However because of the flu season, masks are strongly reco…
Pediatric Resources for Respiratory Illness Season
…e courses, clinical support tools and practice support documents to assist health-care providers in managing the care of pediatric patients. 2) Pediatric respiratory care: this section includes clinical support tools as well as resources to support conversations with patients, family and caregivers. 3) Provincial pediatric virtual support pathways: this section highlights virtual support tools available to B.C. doctors, residents, nurses, midwives…
LFP Billing 101
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Fee-for-Service: Deletion of COVID-19 Temporary Fees
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